Understanding Mental Health Within Educa (C8985S)
Understanding Mental Health Within Education
Module C8985S
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Students will gain knowledge structure in education; types of school; legislation/policy; ethos, roles & responsibilities in educational contexts; challenges of working on MH within educational settings, the links between MH and educational access/attainment, learning difficulties, exam stress, peer/interpersonal relationships, social media, bullying, levels of MH intervention for CYP, families & staff in schools, and auditing MH needs, prioritising care & monitoring outcomes in an educational setting.
Full Module Description
Students will gain knowledge structure in education; types of school; legislation/policy; ethos, roles & responsibilities in educational contexts; challenges of working on MH within educational settings, the links between MH and educational access/attainment, learning difficulties, exam stress, peer/interpersonal relationships, social media, bullying, levels of MH intervention for CYP, families & staff in schools, and auditing MH needs, prioritising care & monitoring outcomes in an educational setting.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of mental health within educational settings.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the links between mental health and attainment in educational settings for CYP.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the educational context and critical awareness of mental health promotion and intervention in educational settings.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of levels of intervention for CYP, families and staff within educational settings.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2250 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
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Mr Tom Bostock
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Mr Peter Garwood
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Miss Emily Huynh
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Ms Emma Casson
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