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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Northern Ireland) (603/6040/9)
Day of week: Multiple Days
Times: 17:00 - 21:00
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Northern Ireland) (603/6040/9)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 17:00 - 21:00
Overview
In Northern Ireland, the private childcare and statutory early years sectors exemplify dedication and excellence. By pursuing this diploma, you can deepen your impact on the next generation and stay ahead of evolving industry standards.
The Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12 (DoH, 2018,) recommends managers and deputies hold a Level 5 Diploma. This course is essential to meet regulatory standards while enhancing your leadership capabilities.
Key Benefits of the NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management) NI
Leadership Empowerment: Become a confident leader who inspires teams to provide top-tier care and education.
Industry Inspired Curriculum: New delivery model informed with industry employer input meeting current trends and needs.
Flexibility for Working Professionals: Convenient evening classes (Tuesday Year 1, Wednesday Year 2) to balance work and studies.
Recognition of Experience: Gain the qualification to secure your role. Get recognition for the service to industry obtained. Work to share best practice with new generations of childcare professionals.
Access to Funding: Potential full funding through Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA).
Additional support via Skills Focus funding may be available.
At Belfast Met, we’re more than educators—we’re partners in your professional growth. Our Level 5 Diploma is more than a qualification; it’s an investment in shaping the future of childcare in Northern Ireland.
Course Structure:
Delivery: One evening per week 5- 9 pm (Year 1 Tuesday; Year 2 Wednesday)
Employment Requirement: Students must be 19 years and older. Students must be employed in management positions within the childcare sector**
Why Choose Belfast Met:
Expert leadership and management training in the childcare sector.
Evening classes designed as a flexible approach to accommodate working schedules for professionals.
Employer informed curriculum delivery model, inclusive of holistic assessments, aligned with relevant local Minimum Standards for Childminding and Daycare for Children under 12 2018, NI Curriculum and CCEA Preschool Curriculum.
Delivery model, approved with awarding organisation, offers student led opportunities with focus on developing leadership skill set.
Advance your professional journey with Belfast Met
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Applicants must:
- Have evidence of competence in written and spoken English and numeracy (minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in each)
- Have attained at least 12 points at Level 2 or above (GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications
- Have attained a pass in at least one A level subject or equivalent.
- Students need to have IT access and basic skills.
- Be in a leadership/management position, which includes responsibility for the development of staff, the review of policies and partnership with other professionals.
In the event of undersubscription, course criteria may be lowered
This Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) is undertaken in partnership with an employer, an employee and Belfast Met. Should all HLA criteria be met the delivery of the qualification is fully funded by the Department for the Economy. Employers are expected to pay employees a salary commensurate with the job role.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Management) contains no exams. Modules are assessed through a combination of portfolio of evidence, workplace observation, assignment work and professional discussion.
Key Units:
- Support children’s care, learning, and development in the early years
- Lead practice that supports positive outcomes for children’s development
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to support safeguarding of children
- Promote professional practice
- Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures, and practices
- Work in partnership
- Use and develop systems that promote communication
- Develop own professional development
- Champion diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Lead and manage a team
- Manage induction
- Develop supervision practice
- Appraise staff performance
- Professional and sustainable practice in the delivery of service
Optional Units: Tailor your learning experience by selecting from a range of optional units to fulfil credit requirements.
Careers
This course will enhance your professional development and could prepare you for further study at degree level.
Interests
- Caring for Children
- Helping others
- Research
- Volunteering
- Management
Contact us
School Administrator, Tel 028 90 265442 Email: hcslinfo@belfastmet.ac.uk
Course coordinator: JKettle@belfastmet.ac.uk
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