{"id":524,"date":"2026-02-23T10:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/?p=524"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:45:27","slug":"growing-confidence-and-leadership-through-the-children-and-young-people-scqf-9-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/growing-confidence-and-leadership-through-the-children-and-young-people-scqf-9-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Confidence and Leadership through the Children and Young People SCQF 9 MA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Fiona Deeney stepped into her new role as Deputy Manager with Aspris Children\u2019s Services, she was ready for the challenge\u2014but like many new leaders, she felt her confidence didn\u2019t yet match her responsibilities. To strengthen her leadership capabilities and meet SSSC registration requirements, Fiona embarked on her<em> Children and Young People SCQF 9 <\/em>with RT Resources under the Modern Apprenticeship scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, she not only feels more assured in her practice and decision\u2011making but has become an advocate for the programme, supporting colleagues who are now following in her footsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona has dedicated over 14 years to childcare and residential support, progressing from Residential Support Worker to Senior, and now to Deputy Manager. Her role involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting young people and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading and managing home operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting care plans, risk assessments, supervisions, probation reviews, and PDRs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing payroll and petty cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high\u2011quality residential care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite her strong background, stepping into leadership brought new pressures and the need for enhanced confidence in decision\u2011making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitioning into a senior leadership role meant greater responsibility\u2014and with it came natural self\u2011doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI felt that I wasn\u2019t as confident as I could be in my role and in my decision making.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Although her manager reassured her that her performance was strong, Fiona recognised the need to build her personal confidence to excel fully in her position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why She Chose RT Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona needed to complete her SCQF 9 &nbsp;for SSSC requirements, and her employer has a long standing relationship with RT Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her goals were clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen her leadership and management knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence in her professional judgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance her ability to make informed, reflective decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The straightforward induction process and rapid onboarding made it easy to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the beginning, Fiona found RT Resources\u2019 support invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smooth, Supported Start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick and simple induction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear explanation of the SVQ process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible assessor support via Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dedicated and Flexible Assessor Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the standout element of Fiona\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cMy assessor was supportive and made herself available at times which suited me and my workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To accommodate Fiona\u2019s busy residential environment, her assessor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adapted observation schedules to suit shift patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responded quickly to emails and support requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offered alternative evidence\u2011submission methods, including recordings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided constructive, helpful feedback with clear expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility ensured assessments didn\u2019t disrupt staff or young people, allowing Fiona to remain mindful of their wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of the MA was immediate and significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increased Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI feel more confident in my role and in my decision making.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona also received extremely positive verification feedback from the SQA, further boosting her self-belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Greater Reflective Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She now feels more capable of analysing her responses and approaches in real\u2011world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSince completing the MA I feel that I am able to better reflect on my practice and my approaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive Change Recognised by Her Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her manager has noticed clear growth in her confidence and willingness to try new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhanced Time Management and Prioritisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona now approaches daily responsibilities with more structure and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MA has shaped Fiona into a more decisive, reflective leader\u2014qualities she now uses to mentor the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am currently supporting our Senior Residential Support Worker who has just started\u2026 We also have another two staff members starting their SCQF 7 CYP &nbsp;with RT Resources.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Her strong recommendation highlights the consistent support and streamlined processes she experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona\u2019s journey demonstrates how the Children and Young People SCQF 9 MA delivered by RT Resources can empower new leaders to grow in confidence, strengthen their practice, and positively influence the teams they manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From flexible support to high\u2011quality feedback, Fiona\u2019s experience shows how RT Resources helps candidates succeed\u2014both in their qualification and in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more about our qualifications in <a href=\"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/svq-children-and-young-people\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"24\">Children &amp; Young People here<\/a>, or for more information please <a href=\"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/contact-rt-resources\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"206\">contact us<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/footerlogos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/footerlogos.png 800w, https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/footerlogos-300x45.png 300w, https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/footerlogos-768x115.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview When Fiona Deeney stepped into her new role as Deputy Manager with Aspris Children\u2019s Services, she was ready for the challenge\u2014but like many new leaders, she felt her confidence didn\u2019t yet match her responsibilities. To strengthen her leadership capabilities and meet SSSC registration requirements, Fiona embarked on her Children and Young People SCQF 9 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,28],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-children-young-people-2","category-ma-week-2026","tag-childrenyoingpeople"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=524"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":527,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions\/527"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rtresources.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}