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Leadership for Childrens Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Northern Ireland) (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 5 Diploma)

CACHE
Early Years

Course Overview

The course is flexible and delivered to meet the individual needs of the busy professional practitioner. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector. Delivered 2 years part time. The course aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children’s care, learning and development.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    32 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Applications/Enrolment now Closed for this year

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Childrens Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Northern Ireland) (Yr 1 of 2) Ref D111
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2026
    (Tue:2:00PM-6:00PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £665.00
    Concession £266.00
    Examination £191.00

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • F/601/9449 Understand Children and Young Person’s Development
  • J/601/9369 Lead Practice that Supports Positive Outcomes for Child and Young Person Development
  • A/601/9370 Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures to Support the Safeguarding of Children and Young People
  • K/602/3172 Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
  • A/602/3189 Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
  • F/602/2335 Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication
  • H/602/3171 Lead and Manage a Team within a Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Setting
  • K/602/3463 Support Children’s Care, Learning and Development in the Early Years
  • R/602/3456 Professional Practice in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
  • L/602/2578 Promote Professional Development
  • Y/602/3183 Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
  • M/602/3187 Develop professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Work Settings
  • J/504/2219 Appraise staff performance
  • J/602/2336 "Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints"
  • R/602/2338 Recruitment and selection within health and
  • T/602/2574 Manage induction in health and social care or
  • F/602/2612 Facilitate change
  • R/602/2758 Manage quality
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Pre-enrolment interview essential.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required
Access NI Check

Additional Information

The course is for senior practitioners in a leadership or management role who work within early years and childcare settings including day nurseries, creches, playgroups and pre-school settings. The course is also suitable for practitioners who have an opportunity to step into leadership roles within the setting. Prospective students will have a telephone interview to ensure they can fulfil the requirements of the course.

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