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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
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Essential for Deputy or Manager roles, this course equips you with leadership and management skills for residential childcare, meeting regulatory requirements. Suitable for ages 19+, it supports career progression in line with RQF standards.
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
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About This Course
Advance your career with the NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England). This essential qualification is designed for those in Deputy or Manager roles, providing the expertise needed to lead residential childcare services in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Gain skills in leadership, safeguarding, communication, and multi-agency working. Suitable for learners aged 19+, with a required workplace placement.
Course Benefits
Meets regulatory requirements for Registered Residential Childcare Managers.
Emphasises leadership, safeguarding, communication, and multi-agency collaboration.
Supports progression to roles including Manager, Deputy Manager, or Registered Residential Childcare Manager.
Aligned with the RQF and suitable for individuals aged 19 and above.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
Qualification Number: 601/4845/7
Total Credits: 65
Unit 1: Understand Children And Young People’s Development In Residential Childcare
Unit 2: Understand Support For Children And Young People Who Are Vulnerable And Disadvantaged
Unit 3: Lead And Manage A Team Within A Residential Childcare Setting
Unit 4: Lead Practice To Support The Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People In Residential Childcare
Unit 5: Lead Practice For Communication And Information Management In Residential Childcare Settings
Unit 6: Manage Risk In Residential Childcare
Unit 7: Lead And Manage Group Living In Residential Childcare
Unit 8: Lead A Service That Can Support Children Or Young People Who Have Experienced Harm Or Abuse
Unit 9: Lead Practice To Achieve Positive Outcomes For Children And Young People In Residential Childcare
Unit 10: Implement A Positive Relationship Policy In Residential Childcare
Unit 11: Lead Practice To Support The Well-Being And Resilience Of Children And Young People In Residential Childcare
Unit 12: Lead Practice In Safe Use Of Digital, Internet And Mobile Technology With Children And Young People
Unit 13: Undertake Professional Development In Residential Childcare Settings
Unit 14: Lead Practice To Promote The Rights, Diversity And Equality Of Children And Young People In Residential Childcare
Unit 15: Lead Networks And Multi-Agency Work To Benefit Children And Young People In Residential Childcare
Unit 16: Understand The Care System And Its Impact On Children And Young People
Unit 17: Lead A Residential Childcare Service That Can Engage With The Youth Justice System
Unit 18: Understand The Youth Justice System As It Relates To Residential Childcare
Unit 19: Lead Practice To Support Young People Leaving Care
Unit 20: Understand The Context Of Residential Childcare For Children And Young People With Complex Disabilities Or Conditions
Unit 21: Principles For Leading The Transition Of Young People With Complex Disabilities Or Conditions To Adult Services
Unit 22: Support Others To Understand Models Of Disability And Their Effects On Working Practice With Children And Young People
Unit 23: Undertake A Research Project Within Services For Health And Social Care Or Children And Young People
Assessment
This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.
Workplace practice is essential to complete the course, so prior to enrolling learners must ensure they have a placement arranged.
Required Knowledge
Workplace practice is required to complete the course.
Before enrolling, learners must have a placement arranged.
Awarding Body
Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected educational charity with over 170 years’ experience.
Enrolment in an NCFE CACHE course grants you two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network and its resources.
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From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.
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You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
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