Exploring Child Development Course: Curriculum and Skills Overview
Delve into the Child Development course equivalent to a GCSE level, designed to prepare students for future qualifications in child care, health, and social care. The program covers essential topics such as health and well-being, reproduction, parenting roles, and nutrition needs for children from birth to five years. Students undertake coursework units focusing on creating safe environments and practical tasks to enhance their understanding and skills in child development.
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Child Development
It is equivalent to a GCSE, but the It is equivalent to a GCSE, but the grades you receive will be different. grades you receive will be different. OCR National OCR National Level 1/2 Level 1/2 Certificate Certificate in Child in Child Development Development
For students who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in child development. It will prepare students for further qualifications in child care, health and social care, psychology, sociology and biology at A level
What will I learn? What will I learn? There are 3 mandatory topics as follow at KS3 and KS4: An exam in year 11 consisting of two sections, comprising short answer and extended response questions. This assesses the quality of your written communication Two units of coursework in year 10 and 11 will be written and practical tasks in the context of an assignment, selected from the exam board
Health and well-being for child development
KS3 KS3 - - Year 9 Year 9 Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood Understand antenatal care and preparation for birth Understand postnatal checks, postnatal provision and conditions for development Understand how to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses Know about child safety and first aid
Coursework unit Ro58 KS4 Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five.
Unit RO58 Unit RO58 In this unit you will learn: How to create a safe environment for children from birth to five years in childcare settings. You ll research and choose equipment that is suitable and safe for use You will learn about children s nutrition and dietary needs. Topics include: o Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting o Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting o Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.
KS4 Unit 2 KS4 Unit 2 - - RO59 Understand the development of a Understand the development of a child from birth to five child from birth to five RO59
Unit RO59 Unit RO59 This is assessed by a set assignment. You will learn the physical, intellectual and social developmental norms for children from one to five years. You ll understand the importance of creating plans and providing different play activities to support children in their development. Topics include: Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years o Stages and types of play and how play benefits development o Observe the development of a child aged one to five years o Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development.
KS4 KS4 - - OCR National Level 1/2 Certificate in Child OCR National Level 1/2 Certificate in Child Development Development Will I be suitable for the course? Have an interest in human biology, social development and nutrition Understand that the course is theory based with a high degree of written work required Want to work with children in the future Can work independently and keep to deadlines Have access to a child (between 6 months and 5 years old) to complete your case study on not a sibling
Careers where a qualification in Careers where a qualification in Child Development Child Development would be useful would be useful Image result for nurse Image result for health visitor Nurse Health Visitor Teacher Image result for childrens doctor Paediatrician Social worker Nanny Image result for male social worker Midwife Image result for midwife Nursery school teacher
Visiting speakers who currently work in child & care settings Potential visits to early years settings Real-life scenarios to make it work-related Students get lots of opportunities and experiences. Which is great preparation for further study and the workplace.
