Level 5 Children, Young People And Families Manager

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Leading the Future of Care: The Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship

Welcome to the Level 5 Children, Young People, and Families Manager Apprenticeship, a comprehensive 18-month programme designed to equip aspiring leaders with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in the children and families sector. This apprenticeship addresses the critical need for highly qualified managers who can lead and inspire teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that promote the well-being and development of children, young people, and their families.

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Duration

18-Months

Qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Learning Style

Live online training, Face-to-face and Online content 

Modules

The following modules have been meticulously crafted to ensure that every learner gains the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager apprenticeship standard. The curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced to provide a solid foundation in managing and leading services for children, young people, and families during the initial stages of the programme, gradually advancing to more specialised and complex leadership concepts as learners progress.

Leadership and Management in Children and Families Services

Advanced Communication and Partnership Working

Safeguarding and Risk Management

Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Supporting Child and Young Person Development

Health and Well-being in Children and Families Services

Research and Policy Development

Advanced Practice in Promoting Positive Outcomes

Ethical Practice and Decision Making

End-Point Assessment

Situational Judgement Test

Competence Interview informed by Portfolio

Learning Journey

  • Months 1–3: Foundation and Core Skills

    During the first three months, learners will establish foundational leadership principles through the Leadership and Management in Children and Families Services module, while also developing and promoting effective communication and partnership skills in the Advanced Communication and Partnership Working module.

  • Months 4–6: Safeguarding and Risk Management

    In this phase, learners will focus on Safeguarding and Risk Management, learning to develop and implement safeguarding policies and manage risks effectively. Simultaneously, they will champion equality, diversity, and inclusion through the Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion module.

  • Months 7–9: Child Development and Well-being

    The focus during these months will be on Supporting Child and Young Person Development, understanding development stages, and promoting positive outcomes. In parallel, learners will work on Health and Well-being in Children and Families Services, developing strategies to support the well-being and resilience of children, young people, and their families.

  • Months 10–12: Advanced Practice and Research

    As learners progress, they will engage in Research and Policy Development, conducting research projects and developing evidence-based policies. They will also enhance their strategies for improving practice and promoting positive outcomes through the Advanced Practice in Promoting Positive Outcomes module.

  • Months 13–15: Ethical Practice and Final Preparations

    In the final phase of on-programme learning, learners will tackle ethical dilemmas and develop decision-making frameworks in Ethical Practice and Decision Making. Simultaneously, they will prepare for the End-Point Assessment (EPA) with End-Point Assessment Preparation, focusing on reviewing all learning, assembling portfolios, and practicing for the Competence Interview and Situational Judgement Test.

  • Months 16–18: End-Point Assessment (EPA)

    The final three months are dedicated to the End-Point Assessment (EPA), which includes a Competence Interview informed by Portfolio and a Situational Judgement Test. During this time, learners will demonstrate their competence in managing children, young people, and families services through a detailed interview discussing their portfolio, and they will complete a test assessing their ability to respond effectively to various situational challenges in their role.

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