HIGHFIELD · WORKPLACE QUALIFICATION
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)
For employers developing their teams and individuals funding their own learning.
Practitioners supporting children and young people in a residential childcare setting.
RQF Level 3Self-funding learners & employers
Support your team’s development
Develop your team with recognised qualifications and dedicated assessor support. We welcome enquiries from employers training their staff and individuals funding their own learning.
Build on your experience
Connect your knowledge with everyday practice, showing how you support children and young people safely, respectfully and consistently.
Your questions answered
Is this the right qualification for me?
Practitioners supporting children and young people in a residential childcare setting. We check your responsibilities, experience and access to workplace evidence before enrolment. Job title alone does not determine suitability.
What workplace evidence will I need?
You need access to relevant practice in residential childcare. Your assessor may use observations, professional discussions, reflective accounts, witness testimony and appropriate workplace documents. Your assessor agrees an individual assessment plan with you.
How will I learn and be assessed?
Knowledge tasks and assessment plans are available through your e-portfolio. Practical competence is assessed through planned workplace evidence and observation. Completion requires all relevant knowledge and practical assessment requirements to be met, followed by quality assurance.
What support will I receive?
Your appointed assessor introduces the programme and e-portfolio, helps plan your evidence and provides guidance and feedback. Learning and assessment arrangements are agreed around the qualification and your needs.
How long does it take?
Duration depends on your prior knowledge, responsibilities, access to evidence and the time you can commit. We agree realistic expected timescales before you enrol.
Where is workplace assessment available?
Delivery is subject to assessor availability in your location. Contact us to check coverage and agree suitable arrangements before enrolment.
Can I pay for the qualification myself?
Yes. You can fund your own qualification, or your organisation can arrange and pay for staff enrolments. We explain fees and payment options before enrolment.
