Enhancing Practice in Child, Young People and Family Mental Health
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: Richard West
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
This module will allow you to explore mental health conditions related to this age group, and consider how support can be offered in line with current evidence. A focus upon health promotion will enable you to consider how to raise awareness surrounding these issues in relation to your own role.
Who is this course/module for?
This module will benefit anyone who works with children, young people and/or families. This may be where mental health is the specific focus, or it may be that this is a secondary issue, but you will all have an interest in learning more about and developing your skills in the field of emotional wellbeing. A wide range of disciplines can apply, including:
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Education/teaching staff
- Allied Health professionals
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists and medical staff
- Workers in charitable organisations
- Youth Workers
What you’ll learn
You’ll study topics including:
- Specific mental health issues within children and young people.
- Behaviours related to issues with emotional wellbeing.
- Approaches/interventions that can be used in assessing and working with the above.
- Models and theories of health promotion.
You will consider the theoretical background related the above issues and relate them to your own role in a practical and applied sense.
Skills you’ll gain
You will gain knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment of children and young people's mental health issues, have an improved confidence in working with this group, and a better awareness of the services and approaches available. A greater understanding of health promotion models will enable you to raise awareness in others and reduce stigma and discrimination.
Technology enhanced learning will be utilised effectively to maximise your learning.
How you’ll learn
You will participate in a blend of directed, self-directed, and collaborative learning, designed to foster autonomy, critical thinking, and interprofessional engagement. Directed activities will include interactive online webinars, submitted formative “e-tivities” and peer collaboration via discussion boards, online interactive boards, etc. Self-directed learning will be structured through purposeful tasks, independent reading, and reflective journaling. Peer and facilitator support will be embedded via online webinars and shared feedback exercises.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
You will typically hold an undergraduate degree with honours, or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to degree standard; or typically an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma or evidence of level 6 study.
You should be working with (or have worked with) children, young people and/or families where mental health or emotional wellbeing have been a factor.
If English is not your first language you will need an IETLS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English.
Please note when completing the application form that you do not need to provide references for this module.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
Distance learning - no timetabled dates or sessions
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Project Work
- Written Essay
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Richard West - richard.west@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: