Early Support
Notice early signs, have sensitive conversations and provide appropriate support.
Course Overview
Modules in this domain provide information and guidance on how to recognise behaviours that might indicate early signs of mental health issues, how to talk to children and young people about these issues, and how to provide appropriate and timely support.
The Early Support domain is designed to be completed in this order:
- The Notice module explores the educator's role in observing and documenting signs of emerging mental health issues for children and young people.
- The Inquire module elaborates on how educators can use their observations to talk to children, young people and their families about their concerns.
- The Provide module explores how educators can support a child or young person with a mental health issue.
If you’re a school age care educator, modules in the primary school stream may be the most suitable for you.
Read the supporting evidence behind Early Support.
Modules
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Notice
60 minutesUnderstand your role in noticing early signs of mental health issues in children and young people in your care. Learn how to record your observations.
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Inquire
90 minutesLearn how to use your observations to have conversations about mental health with children, young people and families.
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Provide
90 minutesUse a coordinated approach to support children and young people with a mental health issue.
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Course Accreditation
Modules in the Early Support domain meet the requirements of teacher-identified professional learning across all states and territories.
In the ACT, completing Early Support will contribute 4 hours of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accredited professional learning. It addresses standard 4.4.2 Maintain Student Safety of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Read more about how Be You Professional Learning aligns with National standards and frameworks.
“The Early Support modules of Notice, Inquire and Provide really give us the framework to jump in early to support the student and ensure they’re able to engage positively with all aspects of school life, including their learning.”
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NSW educators: In line with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) changes to professional development requirements, some Be You Professional Learning courses are no longer accredited by NESA. Visit each module page for more information about which courses are still accredited.
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Does the Be You Professional Learning support my professional development requirements as an educator?
Modules within the Be You Professional Learning domains meet the requirements for teacher-identified professional learning across all states and territories. Each module is aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. At the completion of each module, a certificate will be awarded.
ACT educators: the Be You Professional Learning is accredited with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). Further details can be found on each module page. TQI registered teachers must add their TQI number and state or territory to the My Profile page to ensure that completed professional learning is recognised with TQI. TQI will be notified of all completed professional learning weekly.
NSW educators: in line with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) changes to professional development requirements, NESA accreditation is being phased out across the Be You Professional Learning. Visit each module page for more information on which courses are still accredited.
The National standards page has more information about how the Be You Professional Learning aligns with national frameworks and standards.
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What is Be You Professional Learning?
Be You Professional Learning consists of 16 content modules grouped under 5 domains. Once an educator has registered with Be You, they can access the modules and track their progress via their dashboard.
Be You Professional Learning is for educators in early childhood, primary and secondary education. It is aimed at building skills, knowledge and confidence around mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and families.
Be You Professional Learning is free, online and can be completed at your own pace. It can support you to meet national, state and territory requirements that relate to mental health and wellbeing.
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Where do I access my certificates for completed modules?
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