Child Development

Child Development - Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Certificate

This course is a GCSE equivalent course and recognised by colleges and employers. Child Development is a vocational qualification which means it is taught and assessed differently. Students will learn about the reality of working in the Childcare profession through practical activities and coursework based on real-life scenarios. Students enjoy the course because it is based on real-life experiences and gives them valuable skills for later life. The subject is designed for students who have an interest in working with young children and may already have experience of caring for children. The course is based on the development of children from conception to the age of five and equips students with the knowledge and skills that would be useful in the future. Students need to be able to complete a study of a child under five outside of school as part of their assessment.

This course can follow onto A Levels, apprenticeships in Childcare or Health and Social Care or the T Level Childcare Level 3 course. The course is relevant to students who are interested in working with children in the future in jobs such as early years teaching, nursery nursing, social work, midwifery, paediatric nursing, teaching assistant, child psychologist, health visitor, speech and language therapist, SEN teacher and family support worker.

What will I study?

RO57: This unit provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of parenthood, from pre-conception through antenatal to postnatal care. Students develop knowledge of reproduction, contraception, antenatal care, birth, postnatal care, childhood illnesses and a child safe environment.

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 and will learn about children’s nutrition and dietary needs.

RO59: 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.

Contact for Further Information

Mrs N Bennett (Careers & PSHE Co-Ordinator)

Email: bennettn [@] clystvale.org