Child Development

Curriculum Lead

Miss V Hime - Curriculum Lead Art & Child Development

Curriculum Principles & Intent

Over the course of studying Cambridge National Child Development at KS4 the students will learn all about children from ages 0-5 years. They will explore all the key areas of development, development norms and the childhood milestones. At the start of this Cambridge National course we start with their first coursework unit where they learn about health and safety in the nursery, nutritional information for a child and choosing specialist equipment. After the coursework unit they then start learning the exam content including contraception, pregnancy and birth. Finally in Year 11 they complete a second piece of coursework which involves developing the areas of the development and development norms before continuing exam preparation for the exam series. Many students choose this course for different reasons; some want to be a good parent in the future and others if they want to work with children for their career. It is lovely to see the range of students taking this course.

Key Stage 4 Specifications

Cambridge National Child Development Level 1/2

Exam Board: Pearson

The Cambridge National in Child Development will inspire and equip students with independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the childcare sector and more widely. It covers all aspects of child development, from conception to five years, as well as providing safe and nurturing environments.

Course Content & Mode of Assessment:

The course is split up over three units:

• R057 Health and well-being for child development  (Exam)

• RO58 Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years (Coursework)

• R059 Understand the development of a child from one to five years (Coursework)

   

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