The CACHE: Child Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing course provides essential knowledge and practical insights into the emotional and psychological development of children and adolescents. Drawing on current research, UK policy, and best practice approaches, it explores how early life experiences, developmental stages, and social environments influence mental health. Learners will examine common mental health conditions, risk and protective factors, and the significance of building emotionally safe relationships and environments for young people.

Through in-depth modules, students will learn to identify the signs of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and behavioural disorders, and explore how to respond appropriately through screening, early intervention, and referral pathways. Emphasis is placed on multi-agency collaboration, including roles played by schools, CAMHS, social care, and families. The course also explores how to support emotional wellbeing proactively through resilience-building strategies, emotional literacy, and the development of secure attachments.

Students will become familiar with UK mental health legislation relevant to children, data protection principles, and professional responsibilities within educational and care settings. By the end of the course, learners will have developed a holistic understanding of the factors impacting child mental health and will be equipped with the knowledge to support children compassionately, safely, and effectively within their scope of practice.