LEADERSHIP FOR CHILDREN’S CARE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (MANAGEMENT)

Level 5 Diploma

Overview

This is a nationally recognised qualification gained in the workplace. It is based on National Occupational Standards, which are standards written by employers and experts in the early years sector. This course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage, practice and lead others. This course is for senior practitioners in a leadership and management role who work within early years and childcare settings including day nurseries, crèches, playgroups and after school settings.

This course has been developed in response to government plans to produce a more professional leader and manager in early years. The DHSSPS Minimum Standards for Childminding and Daycare for children under age 12 states; ‘in pre-school sessional care or crèches, the person in charge and deputy should have at least a qualification at QCF Level 5 Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development’ (July 2012).

This course is delivered 3 hours per week over a 2 year period. You will be expected to engage in independent study to achieve the knowledge criteria in all units. Minimum guided learning hours are 577. Lecturers involved in delivering the programme have relevant experience in this area as well as continued professional development.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants must have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or equivalent.

• Applicants must be currently employed as a manager or assistant manager in an early years setting.

• Interview required.

What Will I Study?

Year 1:

• Induction/Study Skills

• Support Children’s Care, Learning and Development in the Early Years

• Understand Children and Young Person’s Development

• Lead Practice that Supports Positive Outcomes

• Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication

• Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Explore Models of Disability

• Professional Practice in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

• Promote Professional Development

• Work in Partnership in Children

Year 2:

• Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures to Support Safeguarding

• Develop Health, Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices

• Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Children and Young People’s Settings

• Lead and Manage a Team within a Children and Young

Accredited by: CACHE

Higher Education

People’s Setting

• Recruitment and Selection Within Children and Young People’s Settings

• Manage Induction in Children and Young People’s Settings

• Appraise Staff Performance

• Manage Physical Resources

• Develop the Environment for Children and Young People

• Young People’s Settings

• Manage Quality in Children

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment includes written assignments and direct observation.

Tuition Fees

Course Fee £589

Exam/Awarding Body Fee £225

Total Fee £814

*Fees payable each year

Further Study

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to Edexcel Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Careers

This course will also enhance your professional development in line with the Minimum Standards for childminding and daycare for children under age 12.

Contacts

FacultyHESC@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9685