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Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families in the Community Course Online – Impact Futures The Urban Building

Cost£2,568.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families in the Community Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This leadership and management for children, young people and families in the community qualification is designed for deputy managers and managers working in community childcare settings. You'll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to manage others effectively and achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families. The course is delivered through Impact Futures The Urban Building and is studied entirely online, so it fits around your working life.

Who this course is for

This level 5 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to manage others in working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change in their everyday lives.

It is suitable for deputy managers and managers in a community childcare setting.

Entry requirements

You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategies to lead and manage teams working with children, young people and families.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities at a management level.
  • You'll learn how to support sustainable change in the lives of children, young people and families in community settings.
  • You'll understand how to manage performance and develop others in your team.
  • You'll explore approaches to partnership working with families, communities and other agencies.
  • You'll apply knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and professional standards to your management role.
  • You'll develop skills in planning, monitoring and evaluating services for children and families.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete the programme through your job role, applying learning directly to your day-to-day management practice. Assessment is work-based, meaning you'll demonstrate your knowledge, skills and behaviours through evidence gathered in your workplace. You'll need to commit to the full 12-month programme and meet the requirements of each module through your current role in a community childcare setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Childcare manager: leading a community childcare or family support service
  • Deputy manager: supporting service leadership in a children's centre or community setting
  • Family support manager: coordinating support for children, young people and families
  • Community services manager: overseeing programmes for young people in the community
  • Early years manager: managing staff and provision in an early years setting
  • Children's services team leader: leading a team delivering statutory or voluntary services
  • Residential children's home manager: managing care for looked-after children and young people

What you could study next

A Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in leadership, management or social care could be a natural next step. Options include a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or a postgraduate qualification in children and families social work, education leadership, or public services management. These are worth considering if you're moving into senior or strategic roles across children's services, education, or community health.

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