Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children for Adults
Course Code: Q274466
Key Information
Course type:
Online learning
Campus:
Online
Start Date:
01 Aug 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Distance Learning
Fees:
Free

Recognise the signs and understand the effects that distressed behaviour has in children and young people, then this course at City of Portsmouth College will help develop your knowledge and skills.
On this course, you'll cover a range of topics, and units may include:
- awareness of distressed behaviour in children
- principles of intervention when working with children who display distressed behaviour
- distressed behaviour and mental health in children
- distressed behaviour and learning disabilities in children
- distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions in children
- legislation and guidance for an individual providing support to children displaying distressed behaviour.
You'll be expected to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English, which will be assessed before starting the course.
This qualification is online only so you can study it at your own pace in your own workspace.
This is a distance learning course, with 110 guided hours. Assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass.
After successfully finishing this course, you could go on to study;
- Level 2 Certificate Understanding Behaviour that challenges
- Level 2 Certificate in Bullying in Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate in Caring for Children & Young People
- Levle 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children for Adults
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