OCR Nationals - Child Development

Key Stage 4 – OCR Nationals Child Development

Overview

Cambridge National in Child Development covers all aspects of child development and parental responsibility, from conception to five years. Students develop the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to create the best conditions for a child’s development and well-being

R018 Health and well-being for child development

Becoming a parent is one of life’s major experiences, and it is also one of life’s major responsibilities. Responsibility for the well-being of a child starts before conception and this unit aims to provide learners with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of parenthood alongside an understanding of reproduction and pre-conceptual, antenatal and postnatal care. By completing this unit, learners will develop an appreciation of the importance of creating the best conditions for a child to thrive. This includes creating a child-friendly home environment, including social safety and the care, management and prevention of childhood illnesses.

How is it assessed

This unit is externally assessed by OCR

Course content

L01 Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood

L02 Understand antenatal care and preparation for birth

L03 Understand postnatal checks, postnatal provision and conditions for development

L04 Understand how to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses

L05 Know about child safety

R019 Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

This unit will allow learners to investigate the different equipment and nutritional requirements of children from birth to five years. On completion of this unit, learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding, through a practical activity, to show how the needs are met to promote the well-being and development of the child.

How is it assessed?

This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR

Course content

LO1 Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from birth to 12 months

L02 Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for children from one to five years

LO3 Know the nutritional guidelines and requirements for children from birth to five years

L04 Be able to investigate and develop feeding solutions for children from birth to five years

R020 Understand the development of a child from birth to five years

This unit will allow learners to investigate the developmental norms of children from birth to five years. Learners will develop an understanding of the impact of play on the developmental norms. On completion of this unit, learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding, through practical activities, to show how play affects the development of individual children

Course content

LO1 Understand the physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from birth to five years

L02 Understand the benefits of learning through play

L03 Be able to plan different play activities for a chosen developmental area with a child from birth to five years

L04 Be able to carry out and evaluate different play activities for a chosen developmental area with a child from birth to five years

How is it assessed?

This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated