Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)

Lead a residential childcare service in line with regulatory, safeguarding and quality requirementsStrengthen safeguarding systems and decision-making to protect children and young peopleManage compliance, inspection readiness and evidence for Ofsted…

1 Hour 30 Minutes

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£1,500.00

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This course structure prepares experienced residential childcare managers in England to lead safe, compliant and high-performing children’s homes through a blended delivery mode with workplace observation required. It balances leadership, safeguarding, compliance, workforce development and service improvement in line with the requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations.

Course Content

8 Sections20 Lessons1h 30m
Introduction
1 Lesson
  • 📄 Welcome
Leadership Foundations
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Leading Residential Childcare
  • 📄 Leading a High-Performing Service
  • 📝 Leadership Quiz
    QUIZ
Safeguarding Practice
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Safeguarding Leadership
  • 📄 Child Protection and Welfare
  • 📝 Safeguarding Quiz
    QUIZ
Compliance and Inspection
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Regulatory Frameworks
  • 📄 Ofsted Readiness
  • 📝 Compliance Quiz
    QUIZ
Workforce Development
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Recruitment and Induction
  • 📄 Supervision and Performance
  • 📝 Workforce Quiz
    QUIZ
Care Planning and Transitions
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Placement Planning
  • 📄 Reviews and Transitions
  • 📝 Care Planning Quiz
    QUIZ
Culture and Improvement
3 Lessons
  • 📄 Organisational Culture
  • 📄 Risk and Continuous Improvement
  • 📝 Final Knowledge Check
    QUIZ
Summary
1 Lesson
  • 📄 Key Takeaways

Skills and Knowledge

Residential childcare leadership Safeguarding Ofsted readiness Workforce development Care planning Risk management Continuous improvement

What You'll Learn

  • Lead a residential childcare service in line with regulatory, safeguarding and quality requirements
  • Strengthen safeguarding systems and decision-making to protect children and young people
  • Manage compliance, inspection readiness and evidence for Ofsted and related standards
  • Develop staff performance through recruitment, supervision, coaching and accountability
  • Oversee care planning, placements, reviews and transitions that support positive outcomes
  • Drive organisational culture, risk management and continuous improvement across the service

Who Is This Course For?

Personal Assistants

Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.

Employers

Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.

Family Members

Family or friends managing care and support.

Care Professionals

Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.

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