Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
The senior leadership qualification required to become a Registered Manager of a children's home in England. Mandated under the Children's Homes (England) Regulations, this diploma equips current and aspiring Deputy and Registered Managers with the strategic leadership skills to run a compliant, high-quality residential setting.
What you'll study
- Leading and managing teams and group living in a residential childcare setting
- Safeguarding, protection and risk management for children and young people
- Supporting children and young people's development, wellbeing and resilience
- Multi-agency working, partnerships and communication in residential childcare
- Promoting rights, diversity, equality and positive relationships
- Safe use of digital, internet and mobile technology with children and young people
- Professional development and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
Assessment & Requirements
How you'll be assessed
Portfolio of evidence and work-based leadership practice in the residential childcare setting
Teaching methods
Online personal tutoring & face-to-face observation
Entry requirements
Working as a Deputy Manager or Manager (or carrying out equivalent responsibilities) in a residential childcare setting
Who this is for
Current and aspiring Deputy Managers and Registered Managers in children's residential homes
Career Outcomes
With this qualification you'll be eligible for roles including:
Deputy Manager, Children's Home
£32,000–£42,500
per year
Registered Manager, Children's Home
£34,000–£55,000
per year
Career Ladder
See where this qualification fits in your career journey.
Level 3 · NCFE CACHE
Diploma for Residential Childcareas Residential Childcare Worker, Senior Support Worker, Deputy House Manager
Level 5 · NCFE CACHE
Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
as Deputy Manager, Children's Home, Registered Manager, Children's Home
Fees & payment
- Course fee is £99 per month for 18 months, or £1,782 upfront in full.
- An awarding body registration fee of approximately £187 is payable directly to NCFE CACHE — we'll confirm the exact amount at enrolment.
- No hidden fees — pay monthly to spread the cost, or save by paying the full course fee upfront.
- Not sure? You have a 14-day money-back guarantee from the date of enrolment — full refund, no questions asked. See our refund policy →
- All support sessions with your assessor are included — no extra charge, ever.
- Extensions beyond your standard course duration are available at an additional cost. Learn more in our Terms & Conditions →
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