LEADERSHIP FOR CHILDREN'S CARE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (MANAGEMENT) Level 5 Diploma

Level 5
Courses For Industry
Newry Campus
CACHE

Overview

This course is fully funded as part of the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland and operate for profit.

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.

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

Entry Requirements

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 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

Assessment will reflect a wide range of assessment methods including written assignments, oral questions, case studies, reflective practice and direct observations.

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to:

Edexcel Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership
BA HONS Degree in Early Childhood Studies

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