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Course Overview

Learn to manage teams to help and advise families that need support

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Apprentice level

Level 5 higher

Typical duration

26 months

Training
method

Blended

Assessment method

Knowledge test

Funding value

£6,000

EPA organisation

NCFE

As a Children, Young People and Families Manager you will ensure direction, alignment and commitment within your own practice, your team(s), your organisation and across partnerships to help children, young people and families aspire to do their best and achieve sustainable change

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

NCFE Level 5 leadership health and social care

Community Childcare Manager, Residential Childcare Manager

As a Children, Young People and Families Manager you will ensure direction, alignment and commitment within your own practice, your team(s), your organisation and across partnerships to help children, young people and families aspire to do their best and achieve sustainable change

What to expect from LMP Education

  • Dedicated account management and recruitment
  • Leading nationwide apprenticeship training provider
  • Specialists in the education, training and business sectors
  • Delivering vibrant, engaging learning for all learners
  • Blended and remote teaching and learning
  • Tailored learning plans for each individual
  • Experienced tutors and delivery support team
  • Designated safeguarding officers, policies and procedures
Children, Young people & Families Manager

Programme
Information

  • The principles of long term care and support for children and young people.
  • The legislation, the theoretical approaches and the compliance requirements for running a residential care home for the care and support of children and young people.
  • The theory and best practice in the use of restraint.
  • The national systems of social welfare.
  • Local agencies and community groups.
  • Theoretical approaches to the practice and principles of effective multi-agency working.
  • Theoretical approaches to contemporary social issues that affect family life and the care of children and young people.
  • The priority practice areas in the specific context and their responsibilities within it.
  • Ethical and professional approaches to practice in a partnership context.

  • Ensures each child receives care and that the continuity of care for each child is in place.
  • Models the behaviour expected from staff and communicates a clear message about the responsibilities required in the care and support of children.
  • Manages and monitors safe systems of physical restraint.
  • Proactively develops and sustains strategies for joint working, to improve outcomes.
  • Demonstrates good awareness of stakeholders.
  • Contributes to and initiates appropriate joint budget arrangements.
  • Leads, implements and evaluates effective approaches to practice in specific contexts.
  • Audits and measures performance effectively within a multi-agency context
  • Leads and develops new approaches to early intervention in a partnership practice

  • The theories and up-to-date research and best practice that underpin practice decision making.
  • The working practices surrounding legislation, national and local solutions for safeguarding and risk management of children, young people and families.
  • A healthy, safe and stimulating environment that fulfils health & safety legislation and requirement.

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