ADHD Awareness – QLS Endorsed

Description

The ADHD Awareness – QLS Endorsed Course provides essential knowledge about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), helping learners understand the condition, its causes, and how it affects behaviour, learning, and daily life. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, and recognising its signs early can make a significant difference in management and support.

This course covers how ADHD presents differently in children and adults, how attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity influence daily functioning, and the best ways to provide structured, empathetic support. Learners will also explore diagnosis processes, educational strategies, and workplace adjustments that encourage success and reduce stress.

By completing this course, learners gain confidence in understanding ADHD holistically — whether in educational, healthcare, or home settings — and in promoting positive communication, focus, and wellbeing.

Skills You Will Gain

• Understanding of ADHD characteristics and types.

• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and early identification.

• Skills to support learning and behaviour management.

• Awareness of strategies for communication and focus.

• Confidence in supporting individuals with ADHD in different environments.

Career Path

Completing this QLS-endorsed course can help learners pursue roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) – £20,000 to £28,000 per year.

• Mental Health Support Worker – £22,000 to £35,000 per year.

• Youth Worker – £23,000 to £32,000 per year.

• Classroom Behaviour Specialist – £25,000 to £38,000 per year.

• Learning Mentor or SEN Coordinator – £26,000 to £40,000 per year.

Who Is This Course For?

• Teachers, teaching assistants, and childcare professionals.

• Parents or caregivers of children with ADHD.

• Support workers and counsellors.

• Students pursuing a career in mental health or education.

• Anyone seeking to understand ADHD and support inclusion.

Why Study This Course?

In the UK, approximately 3–4% of adults and 5–7% of children are affected by ADHD. With growing awareness and early interventions, the demand for trained support professionals continues to rise. This course equips learners with the knowledge to make a positive impact in educational and care environments.