New QCF Level 3 Diploma Residential Childcare - From Jan 2015 This Qualification is available from January 2015 and will become mandatory for all residential staff working in Children's Homes from April 2015 Required within 2 years of commencing work for the following Roles Residential Staff in Children's Homes Residential Staff in Residential Schools registered as a Children's Home QCF Level 3 Diploma Children and Young Peoples Workforce - Social Care Pathway Social Care Pathway is appropriate for Roles including Residential Staff in Residential Schools not registered as a Children's Home Foster Carers QCF Level 3 Diploma Children and Young Peoples Workforce - Learning and Development Pathway Learning and Development Pathway is appropriate for Roles including Teaching Support Staff in Schools Education Support Staff in other Children Services

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