Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management)

This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children’s care, learning and development. It confers occupational competence to work in a management role within a regulated Early Years setting.

P10195

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Part-Time

Higher Education

Early Years

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This qualification is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in children’s care, learning and development in Wales and Northern Ireland who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level.

Course Overview

To achieve this qualification learner’s need to complete mandatory (M) and optional (O) modules to a credit value of 90.

Year 1:

Support CCLD in Early Years (M) Understand Children and young people development (M)
Lead Practice that Supports Positive Outcomes for Children and young people (M)
Develop & implement Policies & Procedures to support the Safeguarding of Children & Young People (M)
Professional Practice in Children’s Care Learning and Development (M)
Develop Health & Safety and Risk Management Policies in Health and Social Care or Children & Young People Settings (M)

Year 2:

Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children & Young People Settings (M)
Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication (M)
Promote Professional Development (M) Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (M)
Lead & Manage a Team within a HSC or C&YP Setting (M)
Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care or Children & Young People work settings. (M)
Support Others to Promote Children’s Communication in an Early Years Setting (O)
Support others to promote children's physical development in an Early years setting (O)
Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people setting (O) Manage physical resources (O)
Develop Procedures and Practice to Respond to Concerns and Complaints (O)

General Entry Requirements:

Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development OR Health qualification
Working at a Deputy or Managerial level in a Regulated Early Years setting or have access to managerial duties at least 1 day per week in a Regulated Early Years setting
English GCSE/Essential Skills is preferred as desired criteria however, each candidate will be assessed on their own merit

English Language Requirements for International students:

International applicants, from Non-Native English speaking countries, must have evidence of English Language Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

IELTS 6.0 (Academic) (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
PTE Academic 51 (minimum of 46 in each part)
Or equivalent UKVI-approved English Language Test

For further information please contact our International Department at international@serc.ac.uk

Admissions

Successful completion of the admissions process

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.

Candidates are assessed using a range of different methods primarily this will be assessment of occupational competence in the workplace through observations and candidates will submit a portfolio of evidence. Assessment will also include coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Candidates who successfully complete the programme will have a Managerial qualification for the regulated Early Years sector and recognised by the Sector Skills Council.

Learners who achieve the Diploma will be eligible to apply to progress to a Foundation Degree in a related discipline.

Candidates who successfully complete the programme will have a Managerial qualification for the regulated Early Years sector and recognised by the Sector Skills Council.

Access NI clearance will need to be processed for each student at a cost of £33.

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Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Maria Fox

Higher Level Apprenticeship - Leadership for Children’s Care Learning & Development

This apprenticeship scheme has been amazing, the learning environment is relaxed and fun and I use what I learn in the classroom in my job every day.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management) Y10195BD1B-25/26-PT	Bangor	15/09/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 15:00-21:30	15	More Info
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management) Y10195DD1A-25/26-PT	Downpatrick	15/09/2025 Day: Thursday Time: 15:00-21:30	18	More Info
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management) Y10195LD1A-25/26-PT	Lisburn	15/09/2025 Day: Tuesday Time: 15:30-21:30	18	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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