Child Development
Curriculum Intent
At KS4 we offer OCR Cambridge National in Child Development as an option subject. It contains two centre assessed units with practical task-based assessment opportunities, as well as an examined unit covering topics such as: responsibilities of parenthood, contraception and reproduction, antenatal, health, delivery, postnatal checks, illnesses and child safety, this has resulted in a focused qualification which complements a Key Stage 4 study programme alongside other vocational qualifications and GCSEs. Although it is a new subject at KS4 it builds upon skills and knowledge gained during KS3 such as Science - anatomy, conception and foetal development, medication and vaccinations, Mathematics - Apgar scores, gestation, BMI, height and weight-growth centiles and English - speech and language development, story time and reading.
Classes are taught in mixed ability groups. The curriculum is designed to enable all students, whatever their ability to progress in both their skills and their knowledge and understanding. Work is differentiated to support students, with extension tasks for those who require more challenge. All tasks can be adapted to make them suitable for individual and specific needs. Work at KS4 is done mostly independently but can be in groups when appropriate. Teaching methods are varied so as to engage and enthuse the pupils which leads to success for the subject.
Students are encouraged at KS4 to develop their skills and knowledge. Guest speakers are invited where appropriate and external visits will be arranged if they tie in with the curriculum. Examples are health visitors, nurses, and also exhibitions.
The baby and childcare industry exists worldwide and is a multi-billion industry which is ever evolving to keep up with new demands. Knowledge of childcare is also a useful life skill which is helpful for all. It links very well with other jobs and careers which are also learnt in Child Development like teaching, child care, nursery care, nursing, midwifery and social care.
Child Development is taught in rooms where there is access to computers, needed for research and controlled assessment tasks. We are fully staffed with a Teacher in Charge of Child Development and one additional Child Development teacher.
Curriculum Overview
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Year 10
| RO57 Topic area 4 Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment | RO58 Topic area 1 Task 2 Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting (Using latest June tasks) | RO58 Topic area 2 Task 1 Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting | Ro58 Topic area 3 Task 3 Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years | RO58 Topic area 3 Task 4 Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years (Hand in Mid May) | Ro57 Topic area 1 Factors affecting pre-conception health and reproduction |
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Year 11
| RO59 Topic area 1 Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years (Using latest June tasks) | RO59 Topic area 2 Stages and types of play and how play benefits development | RO59 Topic area 3 Task 1 Observing the development of a child aged one to five
| RO59 Topic area 4 Task 2a and 2b Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development. (Hand in Mid May) | RO57 Topic area 2 Antenatal care and preparation for birth | RO57 Topic area 3 Postnatal checks, postnatal care and conditions for development. |
Key Stage 4 Specification
| Subject Leader: | Miss Bown |
| Contact: | abown@sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk |
| Exam Specification: | OCR Cambridge National Level 1/ Level 2 J809 |
| QN Code: | 603/7114/6 |
| Summary of course content This consists of 2 controlled assessment tasks which are internally assessed. The first of which looks at Creating a safe environment and understanding the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years. The tasks are worth 30% of the qualification. The second is about Understanding the development of a child from one to five years and again the tasks are worth 30% of the qualification. The remaining 40% is examination based on the Health and well-being for a child’s development. The exam is 1 hour 15 minutes and has a variety of different question styles to test all of the topics learnt throughout the course. | |
| Controlled Assessment - This qualification has three mandatory units: One assessment is completed in year 10 and the second assessment and examination are completed in year 11
Unit R057: Health and well-being for child development This is assessed by a 1 hour 15-minute exam. In this unit you will learn about the importance of pre-conception health and reproduction, antenatal care and preparation for birth. You’ll also learn about postnatal care and the conditions in which a child can thrive. Topics include:
Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years This is assessed by a set assignment. 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 and will learn about children’s nutrition and dietary needs. Topics include:
Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years This is assessed by a set assignment. In this unit 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:
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| What type of activities take place in lessons? Written work, practical work, research tasks, DVD clips, designing and investigating play activities amongst many other activities. Work is done mostly individually but also in groups, when appropriate. | |
| What type of homework tasks will be set? General theory work Collecting of data. Research. Questionnaires/surveys on related topics. | |
| How will it help me in the future? Working as a childcare professional needs an understanding of the care needs for children of all ages. This qualification will help you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow you to help and support those in your care, starting from preconception through to children aged from birth to five years. It is important that childcare settings provide a safe and nurturing environment to care for babies and young children, as well as providing activities and support to help them develop. This qualification will allow you to gain knowledge and skills to help provide such an environment for children in your care. The knowledge and skills you develop will help you to progress onto further study in the care sector. This may be other vocational qualifications, such as the Level 2 or Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care; the T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare or the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. The qualification also helps to develop other transferable skills, such as research and communication skills that will be valuable in other life and work situations such as teaching, midwife and social worker. | |
| How will this course build on what I have studied in Year 9? Build on the foundations of KS3 and develops cross curricular knowledge. Science-anatomy, conception and foetal development, RDI’s, medication and vaccinations, sonography Religious Education-life and death, abortion, ethics and morals, immaculate conception, Mathematics-Apgar score, gestation, BMI, height and weight-growth centiles, English-speech and language development, story time and reading, History--NHS, Public Health, History of Mental Health, Medicine through the ages, Poverty Housing Policy, Dev. Of Children’s Life Expectancy, Windrush MFL-cultural differences in birth practices, language barriers, Art, Design and Technology- crafts, colours, Music and Performing Arts-nursery rhymes, baby yoga, PE-fine and gross motor skills development, exercise and weight management, ICT, - pregnancy and baby tracker apps, NHS online, NSPCC, ChildLine, social media platforms and groups | |
| What skills will I develop? This qualification allows students the opportunity to gain broad, transferable skills and experiences that can be applied as they progress into their next stages of study and life and to enhance their preparation for future employment. Students will develop the following skills that are transferable to different real-life contexts, roles or employment: Research skills – Research is a process of investigation using primary or secondary research techniques to help make decisions on an area of study Communication skills – Good communication plays a key part in the success of everything we do as an individual or as part of a team. It is the ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively. This may well involve some planning and could be written or verbal, and formal or informal. | |