Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Children and Young People’s Management)

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Children and Young People’s Management) provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children and young people’s services.

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Entry Requirements

Learners must have a Level 3 Early Years or similar qualification and hold a managerial role within an Early Years setting. Usually learners have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience in early years.

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How will I be taught and what will I learn?

Learners will be taught in a classroom setting or online via Zoom by an experienced and knowledgeable tutor. Units include safeguarding and protection, developing and carrying out policy, facilitate change and understand partnership working.

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How will I be assessed?

All units covered during the course will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This will include direct observation within the workplace, undertaking a research project and written assignments. Learners must have access to a laptop and Internet. Learners will need to be working in an under 5’s setting over the course duration.

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What can I do after this course?

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be qualified as Managers in an Early Years Setting. Learners may also be able to progress onto a degree in a related discipline.