The course covers the following mandatory units: Understand children and young people’s development in residential childcare Understand support for children and young people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting Lead practice to support the safeguarding and protection of children and young people Lead practice for communication and information management in residential childcare Manage risk in residential childcare Lead and manage group living in residential childcare Lead a service that can support children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse Lead practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare Implement a Positive Relationship Policy in residential childcare Lead practice to support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare Lead practice in safe use of digital, internet and mobile technology with children and young people Undertake professional development in residential childcare settings Lead practice to promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare Lead networks and multi-agency work to benefit children and young people in residential childcare You will also have the opportunity to select optional units, which include: Lead practice to support young people leaving care Understand the context of residential childcare for children and young people with complex disabilities or conditions Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people

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Early Years, Health and Social Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Work-based)

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead a team in residential childcare settings for children and young people, including group living.

During the course you will explore the principles of long term care and support for children and young people, including theory and best practice in the use of restraint. You will gain a detailed understanding of the legislation, theoretical approaches, compliance requirements and policies and procedures to successfully manage a residential care home, for children and young people.

The course also offers the learner the opportunity to cover optional topics which are particularly suited to specialised residential childcare and respite care settings.

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Start Date and Duration

The course has flexible start dates throughout the year and will take two years to complete.

Attendance at College is not required as the qualification is delivered within the workplace. You will be assigned a tutor/assessor at the beginning of the course, who will work with you throughout the programme.

Course Content

The course covers the following mandatory units:

Understand children and young people’s development in residential childcare
Understand support for children and young people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged
Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting
Lead practice to support the safeguarding and protection of children and young people
Lead practice for communication and information management in residential childcare
Manage risk in residential childcare
Lead and manage group living in residential childcare
Lead a service that can support children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse
Lead practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare
Implement a Positive Relationship Policy in residential childcare
Lead practice to support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare
Lead practice in safe use of digital, internet and mobile technology with children and young people
Undertake professional development in residential childcare settings
Lead practice to promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare
Lead networks and multi-agency work to benefit children and young people in residential childcare

You will also have the opportunity to select optional units, which include:

Lead practice to support young people leaving care
Understand the context of residential childcare for children and young people with complex disabilities or conditions
Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people

Assessment Methods

The course will be assessed via assignments, observations of practice, work products and witness statements from a line manager.

Entry Requirements

You should have successfully completed level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification.

A good standard of English and numeracy would also be beneficial in order to fulfil job and course requirements and you should have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 or above (equivalent to grade C or above) in English and maths, or the equivalent such as level 2 functional skills.

Course Cost

The total cost of this course is £2,882.

If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility isn’t dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments don’t start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.

If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.

Future Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped to work as a residential or community based childcare manager for a specific home or a range of homes within a company.

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