HIGHFIELD · WORKPLACE QUALIFICATION
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF)
For employers developing their teams and individuals funding their own learning.
Managers and people with relevant leadership and management responsibilities in a residential childcare service.
RQF Level 5Self-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
Build evidence of leading a residential childcare team, supporting staff development and improving the quality of care for children and young people.
Your questions answered
Is this the right qualification for me?
Managers and people with relevant leadership and management responsibilities in a residential childcare service. 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 opportunities to demonstrate leadership and management in your setting. Relevant evidence may include supervision, team development, service improvement, policies, audit activity, reflective accounts and professional discussions. 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.
