This qualification is designed for experienced practitioners and managers working in, or aspiring to lead, residential childcare services in England. It develops advanced leadership and management knowledge required to deliver safe, high-quality, child-centred provision, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, risk management, multi-agency working, equality and positive outcomes for children and young people. The programme supports learners to meet regulatory expectations while strengthening professional competence, resilience and strategic leadership practice within residential childcare settings.