Mental Health and Psychological Development of Children and Young People
2026-27 Year of entry
Delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), this 15-credit module aims to enhance the practitioner鈥檚 knowledge and understanding of child psychological development theory and the use of evidence-based practice within paediatric mental health care.
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Course Overview
This module will enhance the practitioner’s mental health knowledge and understanding within a paediatric setting, acute or community, equipping them with the necessary attributes to challenge practice and evaluate care. There will be a focus on child psychological development theory and the link to emotional development of children and young people which will be aligned with evidence-based research and guidance. Encouraging reflective practice will create compassionate practitioners who can utilise the underlying knowledge gained to improve wellbeing and outcomes for children requiring mental health support.
Programme Options
This module can be taken as standalone Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or as part of a Master’s of Science (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or Graduate Certificate (GradCert) in Paediatrics & Child Healthcare Practice. See our MSc Paediatrics & Child Healthcare Practice page for more information about these programmes.
Candidates considering a programme will need to attend a pre-entry meeting with the programme leader to review the requirements and expectations of the programme. .
Teaching
Active learning will allow candidates to learn via collaboration, cooperation, and peer-based learning. Activities may include interactive lectures, clinical skills demonstration and supervised practice, small group activities, case-based discussions, workshops, practice simulations and tutorials.
Synchronous and asynchronous learning and teaching activities are delivered via a combination of study days and digital strategies at local sites or online using the Virtual Learning Environment (MyLearning).
Assessment
Formative assessment will take the form of a reflective peer presentation.
For the summative assessment, candidates will be expected to deliver an oral case presentation.
Teaching dates
| Type | Date | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Day 1 | 01/02/2027 | Face-to-Face |
| Teaching Day 2 | 02/02/2027 | Face-to-Face |
| Teaching Day 3 | 15/02/2027 | Virtual |
| Teaching Day 4 | 16/02/2027 | Virtual |
| Teaching Day 5 | 01/03/2027 | Face-to-Face |
| Teaching Day 6 | 02/03/2027 | Face-to-Face |
| Assessment Day 1 | 12/04/2027 | Face-to-Face |
| Assessment Day 2 | 13/04/2027 | Face-to-Face |
Teaching will take place over a whole day. Face-to-Face teaching will take place either on or around the Great Ormond Street Hospital campus or at the 91资源全集 University West Stand at StoneX stadium. Exact locations for teaching days will be advised closer to the start date.
Candidates are only expected to attend one of the available assessment dates.
To undertake this module, you:
- Must work with children and young people.
- Do not need to have a professional registration.
- Must have at least six months’ experience caring for paediatric patients with mental health conditions.
- You will need to upload a personal statement as part of your application, outlining your reasons for applying for this module.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before the module start date, but it is highly recommended that candidates submit their application as early as possible, as applications may close early if the module reaches capacity.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they have arranged the necessary study leave to attend the module.
Sponsorship
Candidates whose fees are being paid by their organisation will need to obtain a purchase order from their organisation for their fees and upload this as part of their application. You will not be able to save your application form once you begin, so please have the purchase order ready.
If you are unable to obtain a purchase order prior to the application deadline, candidates can upload a sponsor letter. You may wish to use the Sponsor Letter template.
Information for Sponsor Organisations
When raising a purchase order for module fees, the supplier is 91资源全集 University. If 91资源全集 University is not set up as a supplier on your procurement system, then contact CPDFinance@mdx.ac.uk to obtain the required information for set-up.
If you have any questions about the module, please contact academic.programmes@gosh.nhs.uk.
Fees and funding
The fees below refer to the 2026/27 academic year unless otherwise stated.
Part-time candidates: £69 per credit*
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part time study are shown here as a guide.
Candidates who withdraw from the module on or after the start date will likely be charged the full tuition fees.
Contact us
To find out more about any of the modules or programmes delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), and to speak to a member of the academic faculty, please .
For any other questions, please contact academic.programmes@gosh.nhs.uk.