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Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Learning, Development and Support Services) - RQF

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164 STUDENTS
  • Original price was: £1,869.00.Current price is: £1,169.00.
  • 1 year
  • Awarded by 'NCFE CACHE'
  • 422Guided Learning Hours
  • Course Material
  • 65 Credits
  • 650 Hours Total Qualification Time
  • Qualification Number: 601/3474/4/LDSS
  • Self-study Online
  • Ofqual Regulated Qualification
  • 32UCAS Points
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Learning Outcomes
  • Develop professional skills to engage in personal development within health and social care settings.
  • Implement strategies to support health and safety for children and young people.
  • Foster positive relationships with children, young people, and their caregivers.
  • Evaluate strategies to help children achieve educational goals.
  • Facilitate initiatives that promote positive life changes.
  • Implement best practices in professional support services.
Awarded by Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) is offered by NCFE CACHE, a leading awarding organisation based in the UK that has been providing vocational qualifications for over 170 years. Their mission is to promote and advance learning by creating high-quality and industry-relevant qualifications that meet the needs of learners and employers. NCFE CACHE offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors including health, health and social care, public services and care, business, and education. Their qualifications are recognised and respected by employers, higher education institutions, and professional bodies providing learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their desired careers. In addition, NCFE CACHE also offers a range of support services to learners and education providers. These include assessment services, teaching and learning resources, and consultation services to help education providers design and deliver effective and high-quality training and education programmes.
Regulated by OFQUAL

Ofqual-regulated qualifications are overseen by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England. Ofqual is England’s main government-appointed regulatory body regulating school, college, and vocational qualifications in the UK. Ofqual ensures these qualifications meet high standards of quality and rigour, providing assurance they are recognised and respected by employers, educational institutions, and professional bodies. This oversight guarantees the qualifications maintain consistency, transparency, and credibility, meaning potential employers and organisations will have confidence in the individual’s skills and abilities, making them competitive candidates. They support professional development and compliance with industry standards, particularly in regulated fields such as healthcare, education, and public services. Ofqual-regulated qualifications are accepted abroad or can be easily converted to the country’s equivalent.

RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved b

Course Highlights
  • 365-day access
  • Level: 3
  • Awarded by NCFE CACHE
  • 422 GLH
  • 650 TQT
  • 65 Credits
  • Qualification number: 601/3474/4/LDSS
Entry Requirements
  • Learners over the age of 16 years are eligible to enrol for the course.
  • Learners should be working in a childcare setting, volunteering, or on practical placement.
  • It is recommended learners who have no previous experience working with children and young people, spend at least 400 hours in a Real Work Environment.
Who is this Course for? The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) is suitable for anyone who works or wants to work at a supervisory level in the children and young people’s workforce.

Possible careers for those who complete this qualification include:

  • Care workers
  • Early years educators
  • Youth workers
  • Community workers
  • Social workers
  • Foster carers
  • Education support workers
  • Children and family support workers
Method of Assessment This qualification is competency-based, meaning you’ll gather evidence as you carry out your usual work tasks. The evidence you provide must adhere to your workplace’s policies and procedures. Ideally, your duties should involve working with at least two service users to cover a broad spectrum of your skills and knowledge. Importantly, this course doesn’t have exams. Your assessor will use a variety of methods to evaluate your performance, including:

  • Written Assignments: You will have to complete written assignments to showcase your understanding and application of relevant knowledge.
  • Workplace Observations: You will be required to undergo direct observation in a suitable environment to demonstrate your practical skills.
  • Portfolio of Evidence: You will have to compile a portfolio that includes documentation and other proof of your competency.
  • Witness Testimonies: You may also provide witness testimonies or statements from your supervisor, line manager, or another qualified individual who is familiar with your role and the standards required to achieve this qualification.
  • Assessor Support: You will have full access to your assessor for guidance and support through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquiry’ button below to get in touch with us.

Certification Upon the successful completion of the course, individuals will be awarded the Ofqual-regulated qualification Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Learning, Development and Support Services) by NCFE CACHE.
Average Completion Timeframe
  • This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
  • The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) requires approximately 422 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.
Academic Progression Upon successfully completing the Level 3 Diploma, you can advance to Level 4 and 5 qualifications, and you also have the option to progress to a degree programme, enabling a comprehensive academic and professional development pathway.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:  

  • Step 01: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Early Childhood Studies or Youth Work. 
  • Step 02: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth Work and Community Development 
  • Step 03: Master of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies 

Additional qualifications you can progress to: 

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. 
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.  
Career Path Building a Career in Social Care and Learning Support

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce (England) equips learners for impactful careers in learning, development and support services. Certified learners are well-equipped to take on diverse roles in various settings including preschools, primary schools, and nurseries. Learners can also pursue higher-level qualifications in Early Childhood Studies or a related field. Additionally, this qualification can advance learners to better-paying positions with attractive benefits and incentives.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, once you’ve achieved the Level 3 Diploma.

  • Education Support Workers
  • Foster Carers
  • Children and Families Support Workers
  • Children and Family Court Advisory Workers
  • Family Centre Workers
  • Community Care Officers
  • Learning Mentors
  • Professional Assistants in Social Care
Learner Support
  • From day one, we go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. The most valuable resource available to all our students is their tutor. When you enrol in this course, you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.
  • Your assessment will be marked by your personal tutor, who will provide detailed feedback during your formative submissions. In addition to this, your tutor will offer pointers and advice on where you can improve. This guidance helps you get the most from your courses and continually enhance your skills.
  • Our dedicated student support team is also readily available to provide advice and guidance, helping you navigate your course materials and resolve any queries. With just one click, you can trust that assistance is always there when you need it.
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Course Curriculum

Unit 01

Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
  • Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
  • Be able to overcome barriers to communication
  • Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality

Unit 02

Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand what is required for competence in own work role
  • Be able to reflect on practice
  • Be able to evaluate own performance
  • Be able to agree a personal development plan
  • Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development

Unit 03

Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Be able to work in an inclusive way
  • Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion

Unit 04

Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
  • Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
  • Know how to respond to complaints

Unit 05

Understand Child and Young Person Development

  • Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years
  • Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
  • Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
  • Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people
  • Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 06

Promote Child and Young Person Development

  • Be able to assess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan
  • Be able to promote the development of children or young people
  • Be able to support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people
  • Understand how working practices can impact on the development of children and young people
  • Be able to support children and young people’s positive behaviour
  • Be able to support children and young people experiencing transitions

Unit 07

Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

  • Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
  • Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
  • Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
  • Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
  • Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
  • Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and well-being
  • Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people

Unit 08

Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

  • Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety
  • Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or off site visits
  • Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
  • Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits

Unit 09

Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care

  • Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people
  • Be able to build positive relationships with people involved in the care of children and young people

Unit 10

Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People

  • Understand integrated and multi-agency working
  • Be able to communicate with others for professional purposes
  • Be able to support organisational processes and procedures for recording, storing and sharing information

Unit 11

Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People

  • Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes of life chances of children and young people
  • Understand how practitioners can make a positive difference in outcomes for children and young people
  • Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Unit 12

Support Children and Young People to Achieve Their Education Potential

  • Understand the principles, values and current legislation that supports work to help children and young people achieve their educational potential
  • Be able to support children and young people to identify and articulate their learning needs, set goals and plan actions
  • Be able to support children and young people to work towards their educational goals
  • Be able to review educational achievements with children and young people

Unit 13

Support Children and Young People to Make Positive Changes in Their Lives

  • Understand how to support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
  • Be able to support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
  • Be able to review support to children and young people to make positive changes in their lives

Unit 14

Professional Practice in Learning, Development and Support Services

  • Understand the purposes of learning, development and support services
  • Understand current legislation, policies and influences on LDSS
  • Be able to implement the current principles and values that underpin and inform the work of LDSS practitioners
  • Understand how the views of children, young people and carers can be used to improve learning development and support services
  • Be able to use supervision to support continuing professional development and personal effectiveness
  • Be able to reflect on own skills, knowledge and effectiveness to inform and improve own practice

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The Level 3 Diploma builds the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. The course covers health and safety, positive relationships, multi-agency collaboration, positive outcomes, educational support, life changes, risk management, and professional practice in learning, development, and support services for children and young people.
You will receive comprehensive text materials and tutor guidance. Our expert tutor will be available to assist you and ensure you complete your assignments with the appropriate feedback.
South London College offers up to 365 days of access to its online learning portal. Learners can progress at their own pace and convenience.
Yes, practical experience is required. You must be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (90 credits) or a Foundation Degree as stated under academic progression.
Visit the South London College official website to enrol for the course. Individuals will receive their login details to access the online learning portal.
Yes, for those without prior experience, it is recommended you spend about 400 hours in a Real Work Environment. This practical experience should align with the assessment criteria of your chosen pathway.
While there are no specific prerequisites for choosing this pathway, learners typically benefit from having an interest or background in social care, as well as a desire to support children and families in various capacities.
This qualification is the foundation for numerous roles and further study options. Once qualified in higher level certificates, learners can take on senior positions in the education sector.
New batches start once every two months. You can purchase the course at any time, and course materials will be provided at the beginning of the next available batch.
If you aspire to work with children and young people in various child and youth-oriented roles, this Level 3 Diploma is likely a suitable qualification for your future ambitions.
Yes, you can enrol for as many courses at a time, if you are able to balance your studies with other commitments.
Yes, the credits earned can be transferred to universities and colleges that recognise this qualification for further studies in children and young people.
South London College offers instalment plans to ensure learners have access to a wholesome education. Please get in touch with one of our customer support agents for further information.
The qualification includes units focused on safeguarding and child protection, teaching learners how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
Yes, this qualification is widely recognised by employers in the healthcare, social care, childcare, and young people’s sectors.
This qualification prepares learners for working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by covering essential topics in the curriculum, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create supportive, inclusive environments that foster the learning and development of children with SEND.
Practical competence is assessed through direct observation of your practical placement in the workplace.
You will gain insights into leadership theories and practices, helping you prepare for potential leadership roles.
Upon completion, you can apply for various job roles including Supporting Teaching and Learning Workers who visit families of pre-school children at home, Foster Carers, Children and Families Social Workers, Registered Managers of Children’s Homes, plus Deputy and Assistant Managers, Residential Childcare Workers, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Advisers, Youth Worker, Community Care Officer, Professional Assistant, and Family Centre Worker.

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  1. Insights into Child Development

    4

    The diploma offered excellent insights into child development and safeguarding. Highly practical.

  2. Charlie RichardsonMay 18, 2024 at 10:11 amReply

    Essential for Social Care

    5

    Perfect for anyone aiming to work in children’s social care. Highly engaging material.

  3. Solid Foundation for Mentors

    4

    This course provided a solid foundation for my role as a learning mentor. Very comprehensive.

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