Our level 3 residential childcare diploma covers a range of topics including child and young person development, communication, safeguarding and supporting wellbeing. It is a comprehensive course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to work in the residential childcare sector.

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain an understanding of the needs and experiences of children and young people in care, and how to support them in achieving their full potential. You’ll learn how to work collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers, health professionals and teachers to ensure that children and young people receive the best possible care and support.

To register interest, please fill out this expression of interest form.

This diploma is designed for learners who are working in a residential childcare setting in a care role. It will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to build  trusting relationships, provide a safe, secure environment and meet the needs of children and young people living in residential childcare.

You will develop new skills that will underpin your future success in a residential childcare setting.

The learning phases include:

• Professional development
• Health and safety
• Supporting children and young people who have experienced harm and abuse
• Communication and information handling
• Child and young person development
• Assessment and planning
• Support positive relationships and attachments
• Health, wellbeing and resilience
• The care system and its impact on children and young people
• Supporting group living in residential childcare
• Working with the families of young children and young people in residential childcare
• Support and promote the rights, equality and diversity of children and young people
• Residential childcare for children and young people with complex disabilities or conditions
• Working in teams to benefit children and young people