The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People’s Services qualification provides candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children and young people’s services. It is appropriate for those employed as managers of settings or groups of settings, deputy managers and management trainees.
This qualification provides an opportunity to up skill existing Managers and Deputies, enabling them to develop management skills in preparation for taking on new roles and responsibilities that benefit the workplace and the service it provides.
Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 units, comprising:
all of the 12 Mandatory units
a minimum of 6 Optional units, of which a minimum of 4 units must come from Optional Group A
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
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If you want to move further into strategic leadership, a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in education, social care management, or leadership could be a natural next step. A Level 7 qualification such as a postgraduate diploma or master's in early childhood studies or public services leadership is worth exploring if you're aiming for senior or multi-site management roles.
