Children and Young Persons Residential – Apprenticeship Standard
You could be working in a number of settings such as a children’s home, a residential special school or a secure children’s home.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
You could be working in a number of settings such as a children’s home, a residential special school or a secure children’s home. The children might be living on their own or in a larger group.
Your role will involve taking the lead in developing and delivering the child’s placement plan and working with the child to support their health, education, social and day-to-day needs. You will play a significant role in helping them to thrive and fulfil their potential.
The apprenticeship involves:
- A Level 3 Diploma
- Maths Level 2 Functional Skills
- English Level 2 Functional Skills
- Level 4 End-point Assessment
- 20% off-the-job training to be competed prior to the Diploma
Entry Requirements
You need:
- A good standard of English and maths, with screening to be above Level 1
- Employment in the sector for 30 hours or more a week
- Prior experience
What will you learn?
- To gain the skills and knowledge to support young people in a residental setting
- To understand and carry out the legislation within that area
- To gain the skills and knowledge to appropriately challenge and/or offer alternative perspectives with the children, young person or family
- To identify influences on the individual and the family and support them to make informed choices
- To lead on the development and recording of holistic plans, delivery of interventions and evaluation of their effectiveness
- To identify and address barriers to accessing resources
- To identify and manage evidence-based approaches and evaluate their effectiveness
- To contribute to the development of a resilient, consistent and persistent approach to practice
- To understand the duties, responsibilities, boundaries and ethical nature of the role
- To understand theories and guidelines underpinning sound practice
- To contribute to and update your own CPD, identifying gaps in your own learning and development
- To understand the legislation and compliance requirements for residential care
- To appreciate the aspirations for a child in residential care
- To understand group living and group dynamics
- To understand legislation and the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and Disability
The programme also involves:
- Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills, unless you are exempt with GCSE graded C and above or 5 and above
- 20% off-the-job training to be recorded for your CPD
- End-point assessment
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need access to a laptop as the portfolio is online.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Products of work
- Underpinning questions
- Professional discussions
- End-point assessment
- Maths and English exams
Where next?
You could advance to the Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification for the residential young persons’ sector but you will need to be in a management position.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The apprentice could be working in a number of settings such as a children’s home, a residential special school or a secure children’s home. The children might be living on their own or in a larger group.
The apprentice will take the lead in developing and delivering the child’s placement plan and will work with the child to support their health, education, social and day-to-day needs, playing a significant role in helping them to thrive and fulfil their potential.
The apprenticeship entails:
- Level 3 Diploma
- Maths Level 2 Functional Skills
- English Level 2 Functional Skills
- End-point assessment at Level 4
- 20% off-the-job training to be competed prior to the Diploma
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
- Contract of employment for 30 hours or more a week
- An enthusiasm for working in the sector
- Good standard of English and maths
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Training and support so that the apprentice is able to complete the qualification
- Paid time to attend block week or day release at College for Functional Skills training if needed
- Time with the assessor to complete the progress review every 8-10 weeks
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional
- Hard working
- Interpersonal skills
- Interest in continuing the apprenticeship into a career
- Time management
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Diploma at Level 3
- Maths and English at Level 2
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
What will the assessment look like?
- Observations
- Products of work
- Underpinning questions
- Professional discussions
- End-point assessment
- Maths and English exams
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Yes – if they need to complete their Maths and English qualifications. Delivery is flexible.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
They need a laptop to access their e-portfolio
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They will be more knowledgeable about all aspects of the sector, paving the way for promotion.
They can progress to a Level 5 qualification but will need to be in a management position.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Manager
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:33 pm
