City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

This City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is a nationally recognised and Ofqual Regulated Qualification, accepted by major regulatory bodies such as Ofsted. This course is completed on our online learning system as a distance learning course over the duration of 6 – 12 months.

 

Once you have begun your journey with us, you will have access to our online learning system where you will be able to contact your assessor for support and submit your written assignments and other course evidence. Our online learning platform also features easy-to-access assessment plans, feedback, course materials, course progress, and online messaging.

 

You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods, including; Written Assignments, Work Product Evidence, Professional Discussions, and Direct Observation.

 

Our Online Learning Platform is quick and simple to enrol onto, after purchase you will receive login details by email to begin your online learning journey - with no hidden fees. 

 

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What to expect from this City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare distance learning course:

• Once you make the payment, you will automatically be emailed your student log-in details
• You can immediately begin enrolment
• Once we have everything we need, you will have your course induction over the telephone 
• You will then be allocated an assessor who will put together an assessment plan
• You begin your coursework on the online learning system
• You can track your course progression on the progress bar
• Receive support and feedback from your assessor. You will communicate via a messaging system, email and phone calls. They will also mark your coursework
• Observations will take place on arranged dates with your assessor 
• Upon course completion, we will claim your City and Guilds Level 3 DIploma for Residential Childcare from City and Guilds.

 

TOTUM Card Eligible

Candidates enrolled in this course are eligible to apply for an NUS TOTUM Pro Student Discount Card, please follow the link for more information: https://www.thelearningstation.co.uk/totum-id-card

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, candidates enrolling on to this course must be a minimum age of 18. It’s recommended that candidates are working at a minimum of Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy.

As this qualification is based online, this course is recommended for candidates who possess a basic level of IT understanding to complete the course efficiently.

There is no requirement for learners to hold a GCSE Grades at Grade A* - C or equivalent in English and Mathematics prior to enrolling on to this course, however, candidates should be aware that this may be a requirement of your role or industry.

Although it is recommended, it is not essential for candidates to be in full time, or part time employment to complete this course, however, candidates must have access to a suitable workplace to be able to meet the work experience requirements.

Mandatory Units

Unit 301: Understand the development of children and young people in residential childcare - F/506/7653

• Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to19 years
• Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
• Understand the cycle of monitoring, assessment and intervention for children and young people’s development
• Understand the importance of early intervention to support development needs of children and young people
• Understand the effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

 

Unit 302: Understand how to safeguard and protect children and young people in residential childcare - T/506/8363

• Understand the context of safeguarding and protection of children and young people
• Understand policies and practices for the protection of children and young people and the adults who work with them
• Understand the nature of abuse that can affect children and young people in residential childcare
• Understand how to address concerns about abuse
• Understand policies, procedures and practices to address bullying
• Understand principles for e-safety
• Understand how to minimise risk of harm to a child or young person who goes missing from care
• Understand child sexual exploitation
• Understand the concept of multi-agency working to safeguard children and young people
• Understand how to empower children and young people to develop strategies to protect their own safety and well being
• Understand process and procedures when there are concerns about practice

 

Unit 303: Understand how to support children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse - A/506/8364

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the practitioner and others when supporting children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse
• Understand how to support children and young people who disclose harm or abuse
• Understand how to support children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse
• Understand restrictions on the involvement of key people with children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse
• Understand how to address the practitioners support needs in relation to harm or abuse

 

Unit 304: Promote effective communication and information handling in residential childcare settings - A/506/8526

• Understand effective communication in the work setting
• Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individual children and young people
• Be able to reduce barriers to communication in residential childcare settings
• Be able to use communication skills to de-escalate situations of tension or conflict
• Understand principles and practices relating to confidentiality in own work
• Be able to implement organisational processes and procedures for recording, storing and sharing information

 

Unit 305: Support risk management in residential childcare - J/506/7587

• Understand requirements for health, safety and risk management in residential childcare settings for children and young people
• Be able to support children and young people to manage risk
• Be able to manage risks to health, safety and security
• Understand how to respond to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits

 

Unit 306: Assessment and planning with children and young people in residential childcare - A/506/7828

• Understand the purpose and principles of assessment and planning with children and young people
• Understand how to place children and young people at the centre of assessment and planning
• Be able to participate in assessment and planning for children and young people
• Be able to work with children and young people as a plan is implemented
• Be able to work with children and young people to review and update plans
• Be able to contribute to assessment led by other professionals

 

Unit 307: Support group living in residential childcare - L/506/7588

• Understand theories that underpin work with children and young people in group living
• Be able to support children and young people to live together as a group
• Be able to plan with children and young people activities for sharing a living space
• Be able to support children and young people to develop relationships through daily living activities
• Be able to support continuous improvement in group living arrangement

 

Unit 308: Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare - A/506/7618

• Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people
• Understand how those working with children and young people can support positive outcomes
• Understand how disability can impact on positive outcomes and life chances for children and young people

 

Unit 309: Support attachment and positive relationships for children and young people in residential childcare - M/506/7616

• Understand the importance of positive attachments for the well-being of children and young people
• Understand how to support positive attachments for children or young people in residential childcare
• Understand how to support positive relationships for children and young people in residential childcare
• Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people
• Be able to address concerns about attachments and relationships of children and young people
• Be able to reflect on own practice in supporting positive attachments and relationships for children or young people

 

Unit 310: Support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare - T/506/7617

• Understand the well-being and resilience of children and young people
• Be able to support the development of children and young people’s social and emotional identity and self esteem
• Be able to support children and young people to develop a positive outlook on their lives
• Be able to recognise and respond to signs of distress in children and young people

 

Unit 311: Support children and young people in residential childcare to achieve their learning potential - L/506/7798

• Understand the context of learning for children and young people in residential childcare
• Be able to engage children and young people in learning
• Understand the education system
• Be able to support children and young people to sustain engagement in learning and education
• Be able to work with children and young people to maximise learning
• Understand how to work with others to support children and young people to maximise outcomes from learning

 

Unit 312: Support children and young people in residential childcare to manage their health - D/506/7594

• Understand health service provision in relation to children and young people in residential childcare
• Be able to address concerns about the health of children and young people
• Be able to support children and young people to manage their own health needs, as appropriate to their age and level of understanding
• Be able to support children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices

 

Unit 313: Support the development of socially aware behaviour with children and young people in residential childcare - Y/506/8193

• Understand principles for supporting the development of socially aware behaviour in children and young people
• Be able to support children and young people to understand their actions relating to socially aware behaviour
• Be able to agree expectations about socially aware behaviour
• Be able to support children and young people to achieve targets and adhere to agreed expectations
• Be able to respond to instances of socially unacceptable behaviour
• Understand the use of physical intervention and restraint

 

Unit 414: Engage in professional development in residential childcare settings - F/506/7782

• Understand what is required for competence in own job role in a residential childcare setting
• Be able to reflect on own practice
• Be able to evaluate own performance
• Be able to engage with professional supervision to plan and review own development
• Be able to use reflective practice to contribute to professional development

 

Unit 315: Support the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare - R/506/7592

• Understand the rights of children and young people
• Understand the implications of equalities legislation for children and young people in residential childcare
• Be able to address discriminatory practice
• Be able to work in a culturally sensitive way
• Be able to support the right of children and young people to raise concerns and make complaints

 

Unit 316: Participate in teams to benefit children and young people in residential childcare - F/506/7605

• Understand how to work as part of a team
• Understand the local network for children and young people’s services
• Understand the role of networks and multi-agency work in supporting positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare
• Be able to build working relationships with others involved in the care of children and young people
• Be able to participate in a multi-agency team around a child or young person
• Be able to communicate with others to facilitate multi-agency working

 

To achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), learners must achieve a minimum of 61 credits overall. 53 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Units shown above. Learners must also complete a minimum of 8 units from the Optional Units. You can find the Optional Units in the course qualification handbook. 

 

If you'd like a copy of the course qualification handbook, please give us a call now on 0208 342 7210.

This qualification requires an assessment of both competence and knowledge. Throughout your City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare course, you will be assessed through a variety of methods:

• Written assignments and coursework
• Having a manager or colleague complete a witness testimony of tasks completed in a workplace
• Direct observations of you carrying out work-related tasks
• Professional discussions over the phone
• Supplying us with work product evidence.

There is a huge range of opportunities for people with the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare. You may work in various roles in residential care settings. After you've gained more experience, you may also move on to a management position. When you do, you may enrol onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

Some work placements that require this qualification include:

• Support worker at a Children’s Residential School

• Support worker at a Children’s Residential Home

• Support worker in a Semi-independent living accommodation for 16 – 18

 

 

 

Course Enrolment

After your purchase, you will receive login information to begin your online course registration. Once logged in to your account, you will complete a quick 10-step enrolment progress consisting of initial assessments, skill checks and a telephone induction before you are allocated an assessor to begin your course.

 

Starting the course

Your assessor will issue you with your first assessment plan, detailing the units and criteria that you need to complete, which format to complete them in and where to find additional information if needed. You can find your assessment plan, progress bar and all the work you need to complete quickly and easily from your course dashboard.

 

Submitting Work

When you have completed a written assignment, you can upload your written work to your online course within just 2 clicks from logging on to your online account. Your assessor will mark your work and give you feedback which will be displayed on your course page and emailed to you for ease of reference

 

Getting Help

Getting Help From time to time, you might need a little bit of help, which is why we have a ‘live chat’ button on your learning portal for you to use at any time between 9 am and 6 pm Mon - Fri. You also have a messaging button that can be accessed from your dashboard to quickly message your assessor, IQA or administration staff.

 

On completion

Once you have completed your course, your assessor will need to finalise your course work before sending it to our IQA, this usually takes a week or two as they may need to revisit all the work you have completed. The IQA will sample your work once the assessor submits it to them, and from that point, your certificate should be claimed within 2-4 weeks.

How do I log into my course?

Approximately 15 minutes after purchase, you will receive your login details by email, including a link and instructions to log into your course. You can also find your learning portal by clicking on the ‘student login’ button on our website, or by clicking here; lms.thelearningstation.co.uk

 

When will I have my induction?

Your induction will be arranged once you have finished all of the other enrolment modules, and will take place over the phone.

 

When will my work get marked?

You can expect any work submitted to be marked within just 14 days unless agreed otherwise with your assessor. Your work may not be marked within 14 days if you submitted more than 3 assignments in a month.

 

Are there any classes or learning materials?

As our qualifications are vocational and work-based courses, you are expected to conduct research and gain skills, knowledge and understanding from your working environment. Your assessor will provide you with assessment plans, which may include guidance and materials, as well as providing constructive feedback on the work that you complete.

 

When will I hear from my tutor/assessor?

Your assessor will provide you with assessment plans with work to complete, as well as their contact information. They will not reach out to you if you are not doing your work, you need to get in touch if you are having trouble with your assignments.

Your assessor should respond to any messages from you within just 3-working days, but it is usually sooner. If you have sent your assessor a message and you haven’t heard back from them, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

 

When will I get my certificate?

On completion of your course, there are steps that we must take to quality assure your qualification to then send to the awarding organisation.

1. The Assessor must review your work in full before submitting it to our IQA, this usually takes around 2 weeks.
2. The IQA will review any requests within 1-months, but this is usually sooner. If there are actions on your portfolio it will be sent to the assessor for them to complete, and then these steps will be repeated.
3. Once the IQA has quality checked and approved your portfolio for external sampling by the awarding body, the office will submit the claim for your certificate within 5 working days.
4. The awarding body will usually issue a certificate within 2-weeks from this point; however, they may request sampling of your work, in which case it can be up to one month.
5. The usual duration is 1-2 months from completion.