Catherine Chant
Education & Childcare
Catherine studied Level 3 National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) with us and is now employed as a full-time Primary School Teacher.
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Beth Liley
Education & Childcare
Beth studied Childhood Studies Level 3 with us at college and has always loved working with children.
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Learners will acquire and use skills of communication, risk management, assessment and planning of care and promoting resilience as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
Other topics covered include:
- Understanding the development of children and young people in residential childcare
- How to support positive outcomes for children and young people
- How to support children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse.
Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Residential Childcare Practitioner.
The qualification is aimed at learners who are employed in suitable roles within homes, schools or colleges. Learner knowledge and understanding that comes from working in these environments is a requirement for this qualification.
All topics will be internally assessed using a range of methods including direct observation within the workplace, written assignments and professional discussion.
This is a work-based qualification. Learners must be employed in a home, school or college setting at Level 3 to complete this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be at least 18 years old and employed in a suitable role within a home, school or college. Previous Level 3 study is a clear advantage but wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding working in homes, schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification. Entry is at the discretion of the college. Kendal College will ensure that this course is appropriate for the age and ability of the learner. This may involve an assessment to ensure learners can meet the criteria and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy, and health and safety aspects of this course.
After Your Course
This qualification provides the suitable level of occupational competence to meet minimum regulatory and registration requirements for the sector.
Achievement of this pathway will enable learners to access higher level jobs within the sector, e.g. senior residential childcare worker, advanced practitioner in residential childcare, senior support worker in residential childcare.
There is also opportunity for learners to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or Therapeutic Care
Fees
£2500.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolled in this course.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you have a gross annual income of less than GBP25,000 (means-tested benefit or salary).
If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.
