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Available From 5th January 2015 the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare will be mandatory for all residential staff working in Children's Homes from April 2015

This Qualification replaces the QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce - Social Care Pathway (for Children's Homes staff only)

Residential Staff who have already started the QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce - Social Care Pathway prior to 5th January 2015 can continue with their award as normal and this will be counted as equivalent to the new Residential Childcare Qualification.

All residential staff who have not begun the Social Care Pathway of the QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce - should be registered for the new QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

New Department of Education regulations naming the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare will come into force in April 2015. These regulations will be named The Children‟s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

These regulations will also state that all residential staff must complete the new QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing their role.

Those new to the role may not need to complete the new qualification if they hold what is deemed to be equivalent. The QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce - Social Care Pathway is deemed equivalent. For information on any other qualifications which are equivalent - please contact the Department of Education direct.

Social Care staff in Residential Schools which are not registered as Children's Homes will continue on the Social Care Pathway of the QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce

Foster Carers will also continue on the Social Care Pathway of the QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare Units

Why choose NVQ Academy?

• Free Work-Based Assessor (to A1/equivalent standard) permanently in your workplace* - NO visiting Assessors - NO disruption/strangers

• Does not require Candidates to be absent from the workplace at any time – and therefore no hidden costs such as cover, time-owing and travel expenses

• Not Government funded – so does not require unnecessary paperwork or entry criteria (available to all experienced staff at any time)

• Candidates do not need to complete superfluous 'extra' parts of qualifications eg Key Skills, Employer Rights & Responsibilities (ERR), Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) - which could devalue existing staff

• Uses real life evidence on a day-to-day basis – valuing and recognising an indivdual’s specialist knowledge, skills, ability, development and experience to provide an all-round holistic VOCATIONAL qualification

• Paperwork is designed and customised to suit the needs of the individual, the workplace and the specialism

• Flexible Timetable – can be evidenced any time of day or night using Work-Based Assessors

• An independent infrastructure to qualify all your staff with a professional Nationally Recognised Qualification - seamlessly and efficiently

• The Diploma is a professional Qualification designed and produced by the relevant Skills Council to meet the needs of the workforce

• Available immediately – to start immediately or at any time to suit the work environment

• Ability to combine with sector Induction Standards - offers a SEAMLESS progression from probation to qualification (saving time and money) and help you meet Ofsted/CQC requirements regarding individual learning/development plans