This course offers you the chance to explore one of the most important topics in today’s society. This qualification helps you develop essential knowledge and understanding of mental health, how it can be affected by different factors, and how we can support both individuals and communities in maintaining positive wellbeing. You’ll learn about the wide range of influences on mental health, from lifestyle and environment to social and psychological factors, and examine the potential impact these can have on a person’s wellbeing. The course also introduces practical strategies that can make a real difference—whether it’s providing early support, promoting resilience, or creating more mentally healthy environments. As part of your learning, you’ll use monitoring tools to assess mental health and wellbeing and reflect on how different approaches can be used to improve outcomes for individuals. This qualification not only deepens your understanding but also prepares you to apply what you’ve learned in real-world contexts, whether in education, healthcare, social care, or everyday life.

Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mathematics.

Fundamentals of mental health and the individual, Supporting and promoting mental health in organisations. Mental health, wellbeing and society, Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in organisations, Community-based support for mental health and wellbeing

• Understanding the range of factors that can influence our mental health and the potential effects they can have.

• Identifying strategies that can be implemented to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

• Exploring existing provision and services involved with improving, maintaining and promoting healthier populations and environments.

• Using monitoring tools to understand individuals’ mental health and wellbeing, and considering the factors that influence us and the strategies that can be used to effectively improve the lives of individuals.

• Understanding societal attitudes to mental health and how they have changed over time.

• Understanding the impacts of social media and global issues on mental health and wellbeing.

Assessment will be carried out through different methods:

As part of enrichment, you will have the opportunity to:

• To be part of Futures Academy with Beaumont Hospital

• Charity representatives (e.g., Mind, Samaritans, Young Minds, Kooth)

• Attend mental health awareness events or conferences.

Students benefit from a wide range of classroom activities and an engaging curriculum. Your teacher will guide you through your assessments and will provide thorough feedback to help you improve your work. You will also have the opportunity to develop experience as a student mentor and complete additional qualifications such as first aid.

• BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing

• BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing

• BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching

• BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing

• BSc (Hons) Health Studies

DBS - approximately £61.50

Mental Health First Aid approximately £32