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Childcare and Teacher Training

Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

You can start an Apprenticeship at any time and it will take 24 months to complete.

Entry requirements

You will:

  • Need to be at least 18 years old
  • Possess a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Hold GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language (or the equivalent)
  • Need to be employed as a Deputy Manager or Manager within a residential childcare setting.

Also, you must undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process and provide the result to us.

You will achieve

  • Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship (NCFE)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (NCFE)

Course Code

ACHD308250

Course overview

This Level 5 apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage teams working with children, young people, and families, driving positive outcomes and sustainable change. It prepares you for roles like Manager in Children’s Residential Care or Children, Young People, and Families Manager across various settings. It also meets qualification requirements under The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, covering leadership, safeguarding, and development modules.

You will study key modules including:

  • Understanding children and young people’s development in residential childcare
  • Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting
  • Lead practice to support the safeguarding and protection of children and young people in residential childcare
  • Lead practice for communication and information management in residential childcare settings

If you would like to find out more information about this apprenticeship you can visit the Apprenticeship Standards website.

You will be assessed through practical observations within the workplace and coursework.

Upon completion of the course you will be expected to undertake an Endpoint Assessment which includes:

  • Situational Judgment Test
  • A competency interview informed by a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning and theory booklets

You will require access to a computer and the internet.

SciTech Digital Innovation Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY

You will gain a licence to practice as a Registered Manager in children’s residential settings.

How much does the course cost?

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

Extra information

For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

 

 

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

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