Leadership development that strengthens care quality.
Regulated diplomas delivered through I Can Qualify. Grounded in 30 years of practitioner experience across residential childcare and adult social care.
Flagship Programme
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care
For Future Leaders
Ideal for current managers, deputy managers and team leaders stepping into Registered Manager roles.
Workplace Integrated
Flexible blended learning with robust workplace assessment by qualified practitioners.
Inspection Readiness
Curriculum mapped to regulatory frameworks so your leadership meets CQC and Ofsted expectations.
Expert Support
Direct access to assessors and internal verifiers with decades of real-world social care experience.
Career Outcomes
- Eligible for Registered Manager status with regulatory bodies
- Advanced competency in workforce development and staff supervision
- Nationally recognised qualification via I Can Qualify partnership
Programme Quick Facts
12–18 months (flexible)
Ofqual Level 5
Portfolio & workplace observation
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Prospectus available on request
Why Summit
Practitioner-led training that translates directly to better care.
Real-world experience
Teaching grounded in 30 years of residential childcare, supported living and substance misuse services.
Clear assessment support
Qualified assessors and internal verifiers guide learners through every unit of the portfolio.
Flexible workplace model
Blended delivery designed around shift patterns, with assessment built into day-to-day practice.
Leadership behaviour focus
More than compliance — we develop managers who can model standards and grow their teams.
Consultancy
Beyond the classroom: specialist consultancy.
We support care organisations with workforce planning, inspection readiness and leadership coaching — drawing on the same practitioner expertise behind our diplomas.
Workforce Development Planning
Strategic gap analysis to identify future leadership needs.
Inspection Readiness Support
Mock audits and documentation review against current standards.
Leadership Coaching
1-to-1 coaching for new Registered Managers and deputies.
Outcomes
Voices from the sector.
"Summit didn't just help me pass my Level 5 — they changed how I view my responsibility as a Registered Manager. Our last inspection moved to Outstanding."
Sarah J.
Registered Manager, Children's Residential
"The workplace assessment model meant I could apply learning immediately. My confidence in supervision and compliance is night and day."
David O.
Deputy Manager, Supported Living
"We've put four managers through the diploma. The assessor support and inspection-readiness focus has measurably lifted our service quality."
Priya K.
Operations Director, Adult Care Group
Ready to advance your career in care?
Talk to a Summit advisor about the Level 5 pathway, employer training packages, or our consultancy services. We respond within one business day.