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- TIME: 16 hours, 40 minutes
Tired of feeling unprepared for tricky childcare leadership challenges? Ever wish someone had given you the essential tools before starting?
That’s normal. In childcare, leadership requires strength, clarity, and genuine care. Hence, our online leadership and management course will guide you through. Many new workers in the UK struggle because they miss these skills. Our management and leadership Level 5 course shows you how to support children, manage teams, and grow real confidence. With proper training, you sharpen confidence and conquer challenges with steady resolve.
You will learn how to lead teams, safeguard children, and manage daily risks. You will also build communication, promote equality, and guide young people toward success. By the end, you will carry courage, empathy, trust, and steady confidence.
Choose today and become the leader who shapes brighter futures
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this diploma in management and leadership, you’ll gain the following practical skills effectively:
- Understand and support child and young person development in care.
- Lead teams confidently in residential childcare settings.
- Protect and safeguard children with strong leadership practices.
- Manage communication and information flow effectively.
- Build positive team culture and group living environments.
- Handle risks and make safe care decisions.
- Promote equality, diversity, and children’s rights.
- Guide young people transitioning into independent adult life.
- Develop resilience and improve staff practice continuously.
The Online Leadership and Management Course is for
Our online leadership and management course is perfect for absolute beginners. No experience is needed. It’s ideal if you want to learn how to manage and lead in residential childcare with confidence at home or work.
Assessment & Certification
You’ll complete short, friendly quizzes with a 60% pass mark and unlimited retries. Once complete, you’ll receive a downloadable certificate straight away and can even order a printed version. No stress, just a rewarding finish to celebrate your success.
Why This Course Works
Our courses in leadership and management work because they blend practice with clarity. You’ll feel guided, not overwhelmed.
- Clear, step-by-step modules
- Beginner-friendly structure
- Real workplace scenarios
- Supportive and simple explanations
- Build confidence in leadership
- Flexible online learning pace
Where This Level 5 Diploma Of Leadership And Management Course Can Take You
Completing the online leadership and management course prepares you for roles such as:
- Residential Childcare Manager
- Team Leader in Residential Services
- Support Services Manager
- Safeguarding Lead
- Youth Services Coordinator
- Family Support Manager
Step into leadership with confidence today!
Start your journey with our online leadership and management course and unlock the skills to lead, protect, and inspire young lives. Enrol today.
Course Curriculum
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- Module 01: Understand children and young people’s Development in residential childcare 01:00:00
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- Module 02: Understand support for children and young people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged 01:00:00
- Module 03: Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting 01:00:00
- Module 05: Leading Communication and Information Management in Residential Childcare 00:55:00
- Module 07: Lead and manage group living in residential childcare 00:20:00
- Module 09: Guiding Positive Outcomes for Children in Residential Care 00:55:00
- Module 11: Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Residential Childcare for Children and Youth 00:40:00
- Module 13: Undertake professional development in residential childcare settings 00:45:00
- Module 15: Oversee Collaborative Efforts Benefiting Youth in Residential Childcare 01:00:00
- Module 17: Lead practice to support young people leaving care 00:35:00
- Module 19: Guiding Principles for Transitioning Youth with Special Needs to Adult Services 00:50:00
- Lifetime Access
- 24/7 Support
- Course Certificate
- TIME: 16 hours, 40 minutes
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Henry Dickinson
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this course! It's been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can't recommend it enough!
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