Residential ChildCare
Our Residential Childcare qualifications support professionals working with children and young people in residential childcare or supported accommodation settings.
PROGRESSION WITH RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE
Residential Childcare qualifications support long-term professional development, helping learners move from practitioner roles into senior and management positions as experience grows.
Our Residential Childcare qualifications support professionals working with children and young people in residential childcare and supported accommodation settings. These programmes help build confidence, strengthen safe practice and support progression into senior and leadership roles.
Supporting safe, confident practice
Residential Childcare training is designed for individuals working in care home environments who support children and young people with complex needs.
Our flexible learning pathways help learners develop practical skills, meet professional standards and progress confidently within residential care settings.
Available PROGRAMMES
Each programme has its own page with full details, including entry requirements, assessment and progression opportunities.
Level 3 Diploma for Residential ChildCare or supported accommodation
A nationally recognised qualification required for those working in residential childcare or supported accommodation settings, supporting safe and confident frontline practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & ManagemenT for residential childcare or supported accommodation
Designed for experienced practitioners ready to move into leadership roles and manage services within residential childcare or supported accommodation settings.
We are continuing to develop additional fostering-specific qualifications designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality support in foster care settings.
Further details will be shared as new qualifications are launched.
who is this for
Residential Childcare or supported accommodation Workers
For those supporting children and young people in care home or supported accommodation settings.
Experienced Practitioners
Ideal for staff preparing to move into senior or leadership roles.
Aspiring Managers
Perfect for those working towards management and service leadership positions.
qualifications
Recognised Qualifications. Real Career Progression.
Our programmes lead to internationally recognised qualifications trusted by employers across the sector. Working with leading awarding bodies and universities, we provide learning pathways that support confident professional practice and long-term career development.
PROGRESS YOUR CAREER IN RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE
Whether you are meeting mandatory requirements or preparing for leadership, Midhurst Learning is here to support your professional development.

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