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    Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip
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    Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip

    University College London (UCL)

    University College London (UCL)

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    United Kingdom, London

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    London

    King's Cross (Anna Freud Centre)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

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    Duration 1 year(s)

    Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip

    About

    About this degree

    This is a full-time employment training programme. On successful completion of this year-long programme, trainees will qualify as Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). This is a role where EMHPs will play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing in educational settings. They will work as part of Mental Health Support Teams as outlined in Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision: a Green Paper.

    The EMHP programme trains wellbeing practitioners to offer low intensity evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings. This includes group interventions and psychoeducation workshops.

    Who this course is for

    Applicants are required to show evidence of ability to study successfully at postgraduate level and evidence of prior experience working with children and young people is preferred.

    Although not essential, it would also be preferable if applicants could demonstrate a broad understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing issues combined with an ability to form a good helping relationship with children and young people facing such problems.

    Prior experience working in an educational setting such as a primary or secondary school or college is also desirable but not essential.

    The programme is part of an initiative which requires trainees to be appointed to the role of Education Mental Health Practitioner, prospective trainees therefore need to be able to work in the UK.

    Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places.

    What this course will give you

    UCL has a formal partnership with Anna Freud, a national charity with a worldwide reputation. This programme will be delivered by Anna Freud where you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners in the field.

    At Anna Freud, we aim to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in promoting the resilience and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

    Entry to this programme is through a training contract with a relevant Mental Health Support Team site that is linked to UCL.

    The Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) is a professional role and an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people and parents/carers in educational settings. It is a full time, year-long employment training programme on completion of which, trainees will qualify as an EMHP, one of the key roles in Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required (in any academic subject). Evidence of prior experience working with children and young people is preferred.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Following completion of the programme, the expectation is that EMHPs will continue to work in Mental Health Support Teams who will provide emotional wellbeing support directly to schools, colleges and/or other educational settings.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

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    Application Fee

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    University College London (UCL)

    Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip

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