Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship

About the course

This programme is suitable for those who are currently working in the role of Deputy or Manager in residential childcare settings, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles. These settings include but are not limited to children’s home, residential special school etc. The purpose of the course is to equip learners with the ability to manage practice and lead others associated with these settings.

Within this apprenticeship you will also need to complete the NCFE CACHE  Level 5 Diploma In Leadership And Management For Residential Childcare (England)

Course Structure:

The duration of this programme is 24 months, and students are expected to attend all the monthly training sessions with their assigned tutor at Croydonsam Training. Alongside the 24 months programme, your assigned tutor will support you to complete and achieve your level 5 diploma + Functional skills Maths and English level 2.

As part of the programme, reviews will be held every 12 weeks with your assigned tutor. These reviews are important as they will support you to gather the relevant evidence for your portfolio which will include direct observations.

Your employer will be informed of your progress on a regular basis including your readiness to undertake the end point assessment.

Course Content: 

  • Safeguarding, and protection of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
  • Manage Risk in Residential Childcare
  • Lead Practice to Achieve Positive Outcomes
  • Promote the Rights, Diversity and Equality of Children and Young People

What are the entry requirements?

Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles

Math and English GCSEs C/4 or above or Functional skills level 2

Apprentices without English or Math’s at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.

If you are interested in this apprenticeship you can apply on our website by clicking here via the Apprenticeship Vacancies page.

Assessment Method:

Portfolio of evidence and EPA

Qualification: NCFE CACHE  Level 5 Diploma In Leadership And Management For Residential Childcare (England)

Course Mode: Full time

Progression route?

On completion of this programme, you can progress to a degree in a related discipline.