Free Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College on a part-time daytime basis, making it possible to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover leadership practice, safeguarding, team management, and the regulatory frameworks that govern residential childcare settings in England. The course runs to 104 guided hours. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE (ENGLAND) - LEVEL 5, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop leadership and management skills specific to residential childcare settings.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to manage and support a team working with children and young people.
You'll explore the legal and regulatory frameworks governing residential childcare in England.
You'll build knowledge of quality assurance and inspection standards.
You'll examine how to promote the health, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people in residential care.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Exeter College. Assessment for the City and Guilds Diploma typically includes a combination of portfolio evidence, workplace observations, and written assignments. You'll gather evidence from your professional practice to demonstrate competence across the units. Exeter College will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Residential childcare manager: lead a team in a children's home setting
Deputy manager (residential childcare): support home management and quality standards
Registered manager: meet Ofsted requirements for managing a regulated childcare service
Senior support worker: step up to a supervisory role in residential care
Children's home team leader: oversee day-to-day care for children and young people
Looked-after children's coordinator: manage care planning across a residential service
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (generic): broadens your management credentials beyond the childcare sector.
Degree in Social Work or Childhood Studies: opens routes into qualified social work or academic research in children's services.
Level 7 qualifications in leadership or management: suited to those moving into senior or strategic roles across health and social care.
