Empower children and young people to overcome their fears…
This free online training course will provide learners with an opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Fully funded through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund (ASF). No cost for eligible learners.
Learn how ACEs impact lives and support others in 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
Children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable in our society when it comes to the impact of adverse circumstances on their lives.
Adverse childhood experience can have impacts on the development and mental health of children and young people that may persist into adulthood and affect their life chances. These might be personal circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents or domestic violence, for example, or national and international disasters.
Children and young people affected by such events need support to strengthen their resilience and empower them to overcome their fears and the challenges they face.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Source: Young Minds
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
In this unit learners will begin to explore the development of children and young people and different perspectives on childhood.
The unit will also cover the role of the family and different family structures.
This unit introduces learners to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and potential outcomes for children impacted by ACEs.
The unit also covers the role of the practitioner in supporting children.
This unit introduces learners to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and potential outcomes for children impacted by ACEs.
The unit also covers the role of the practitioner in supporting children.
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
More people than ever now qualify for free courses…
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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