About the course

On this course you will learn about the following Behaviour that challenges can comprise:

• Aggression: Destructiveness
• Pica: Self-injury or self-harm
• Intrusive repetition
• Being inappropriate
• Running away from or disregarding instructions from adults.

Causes of Behaviour That Challenges - Like most forms of behaviour, behaviour that challenges in children can be very sporadic, sometimes appearing to be out of the blue. Conversely, a child’s attitude can be almost typified by constant disruptiveness and aggression. But it’s not always obvious what is driving the behaviour!

Disabilities - It is fairly common for a child with a learning difficulty to display behaviour that challenges, and this is even more common among children with severe disabilities.

Mental Health Problems and Behaviour That Challenges - Children experiencing mental health problems are more likely to display behaviour that challenges.

Strategies For Dealing With Behaviour That Challenges -It is important to acquire key strategies to help you manage behaviour that challenges.

Model good behaviour- Based on clear and specific communication, set standards for children about the way you expect them to behave.. Recognise and celebrate good behaviour - Telling them “Well done!”, and doing so in front of other children, will demonstrate that positive behaviour is rewarded.

Communicate misbehaviour with parents - Maintaining frequent and open communication with parents is key to addressing behaviour.

*Please note that this qualifications title is Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children*

Start Date/s

10/01/2025, 03/02/2025, 03/03/2025, 01/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 01/12/2025, 09/01/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/03/2026, 31/03/2026, 30/04/2026, 01/06/2026

Entry Requirements

Working at level 2 for Maths and English

Modules

Unit 1 - Awareness of Distressed Behaviour in Children
Unit 2 - Principles of Intervention when Working with Children who Display Distressed Behaviour
Unit 3 - Distressed Behaviour and Mental Health in Children
Unit 4 - Distressed Behaviour and Learning Disabilities in Children
Unit 5 - Distressed Behaviour, Sensory Processing Conditions and Autism Spectrum Conditions in Children
Unit 6 - Legislation and Guidance for an Individual Providing Support to Children Displaying Distressed Behaviour

Assessment

You will be assessed by the completion of modules which your tutor will mark and provide online feedback

Careers & Progression

completion of this course will enable you to progress onto an Early Years Practitioner course

Additional Details

Information About Fees

This qualification is funded. Enquire now to find out if you are eligible. Terms and conditions apply.