Level 5 Leadership and Management for the Children and Young People's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a manager, deputy manager, or management trainee role in a children and young people's setting. An Advanced Learner Loan is available to help cover the cost, so fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The level 5 leadership and management for the children and young people's workforce qualification builds your skills in managing practice, leading teams, and developing others across children and young people's services. The course typically takes 24 months.
Who this course is for
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 upskill 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.
Entry requirements
Candidates are expected to be working in the childcare workforce in a Manager, Deputy, or Management Trainee role in a children and young people’s setting.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills to lead and manage a team in a children and young people's setting.
You'll learn how to manage and improve practice across your service.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities at a management level.
You'll build knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to children and young people's services.
You'll develop approaches to performance management and staff development.
You'll learn how to support the wellbeing and development of children and young people through effective leadership.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You build your evidence portfolio through your day-to-day role as a manager or deputy in a children and young people's setting. Assessment is through observation in the workplace, professional discussion, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence and knowledge. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe your practice and review your evidence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Yorkshire Training Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Manager: lead the full operation of an early years setting.
Deputy Manager (Early Years): support the manager and step up when needed.
Children's Centre Manager: oversee services for children and families.
Youth Support Worker: work with young people in community or residential settings.
Registered Manager (Children's Residential): manage a regulated children's home.
Early Years Area Manager: oversee multiple childcare settings across a region.
What you could study next
Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications in Education, Leadership, or Management (such as a BA or MA in Early Childhood Studies or Education Leadership) are natural next steps for those wanting to move into senior or strategic roles.
A Level 5 SENCO qualification is worth considering if you work with children with special educational needs.
Foundation Degree in Early Years can complement this Diploma for those moving toward higher education.
