Child Development Cambridge National Award
Member of Staff Responsible: Miss L. Hesketh
Course Content: It is the equivalent of one GCSE. It is assessed via a mixture of coursework and external examination.
This qualification is for learners aged 14-16 who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in child development. It is designed with both practical and theoretical elements, which will prepare students for further qualifications in Child Care, Health and Social Care and careers working with young children under 5.
Units
RO57 Health and wellbeing for the child marked via an external exam (40%)
RO58 Understanding the health and nutritional needs of a child 0-5 years marked via coursework (30%)
RO59 Understanding the development of a child 0-5 years marked via coursework (30%)
Specification
OCR exam board
Outcomes
The qualification is graded over seven grades from Level 1 Pass to Level 2 Distinction*
This course will interest any pupil who wants a career in almost any childcare setting from midwife to primary school teacher
Homework
Research tasks
Investigation tasks
Learning homeworks
Self-assessment opportunities
Questionnaires
Coursework preparation
Revision
Observations and working with children
