Diploma for Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Learning, development and support services)
This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
Anyone who works or wants to work in the children and young people’s workforce.
Entry Requirements
You will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement in a suitable job role as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What will you learn?
You will study the following mandatory units:
Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (A/601/1429)
Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety (D/601/1696)
Develop Positive Relationship With Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care (H/601/1697)
Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (J/601/1434)
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People (K/601/1698)
Understand Child and Young Person Development (L/601/1693)
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People (M/601/1699)
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (R/601/1436)
Promote Child and Young Person Development (R/601/1694)
Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (Y/601/1437)
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People (Y/601/1695)
In addition you will be required to complete a number of optional units which will be dependent on your job role. These will be agreed with the assessor.
How will you learn?
You will be required to attend fortnightly taught sessions via Teams.
In addition you will be supported on a one to one basis by your assessor.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need to have access to a laptop or tablet to access the Teams sessions and also the electronic portfolio.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task
Where next?
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (90 credits) or a Foundation Degree. this qualification has been allocated UCAS points.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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DCG Success Stories
Laiba Waheed
External EMCCA funding helps Laiba pursue her vocation in residential childcare.
Having my course paid for motivates me even more than if I was paying for it myself.
Course Information Last Updated On: December 4, 2025 12:55 pm
