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

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

 

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

 

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:

  • Pre-conception health and reproduction
  • Antenatal care and preparation for birth
  • Postnatal checks, postnatal care and the conditions for development
  • Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment.

 

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:

  • Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting
  • Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting
  • Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.

 

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:

  • Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years
  • Stages and types of play and how play benefits development
  • Observe the development of a child aged one to five years
  • Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development.

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.

 

Year 10

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

 

Topic

 

Ro18

Factors affecting pre-conception health and reproduction

RO18

Antenatal care and preparation for birth

RO18

Postnatal checks, postnatal care and conditions for development.

RO18

Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment

RO18

Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting

 

RO19

Task 1 and 2

Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting

 

Learning

Objectives

 

Why female and male preconception health matters

and how it affects conception.

Contraception and how it prevents pregnancy, its effectiveness, suitability and availability.

The structure of the female and male reproductive systems and each parts function including the menstrual cycle.

How reproduction takes place and knowing when an embryo becomes and foetus.

How multiple pregnancies occur.

The signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

The purpose and importance of antenatal clinics.

Screening and diagnostic testing including the timeline of when these occur.

The purpose and importance of antenatal classes for both parents.

The choices available for delivery of the baby/babies.

The role of the birth partner during pregnancy and birth.

Methods of pain relief when in labour.

Signs that labour has started.

The three stages of labour and their physiological changes.

The methods of assisted birth and why they may be needed.

Postnatal checks and why they are carried out.

Postnatal care of the mother and baby including the role of the health visitor and SIDS

The developmental needs of children from birth to five years and how these can be met.

 

Also to include a revisit of topic area 4 from Autumn term of year 10

 

 

Recognise general signs and symptoms of illness in children

How the meet the needs of an ill child

How to ensure a child friendly safe environment including common hazards and how to prevent them.

Plan to create a safe environment in a childcare setting applying the different age ranges.

Knowledge of essential equipment and factors for choosing it.

 

 

Knowledge/skills

to be gained

 

  • Preconception health
  • Contraception
  • Structure of reproductive systems
  • Reproduction
  • Pregnancy symptoms
  •  
  • Routine antenatal tests
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Antenatal classes
  • Methods of delivery including assisted.
  • Pain relief
  • Stages of labour
  • Apgar score
  • Postnatal checks
  • Role of the health visitor and family
  • Developmental needs of children.
  •  
  • Common childhood illnesses
  • Physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of a child.
  • Hazards within the home and surroundings.
  • Safety labelling
  • Reasons accidents happen
  • Types of accidents
  • Plan to prevent accidents
  • Suitability of childcare setting equipment

 

Assessment

 

LO1 in class assessment

 

Final RO18 externally assessed Exam Summer of year 10

LO2 in class assessment

 

Final RO18 externally assessed Exam Summer of year 10

LO3 in class assessment

 

Final RO18 externally assessed Exam Summer of year 10

LO4 in class assessment

 

Final RO18 externally assessed Exam Summer of year 10

LO5 in class assessment

 

Final RO18 externally assessed Exam Summer of year 10

RO19 task 1 and 2 NEA

 

Links with prior/

subsequent

learning

(incl KS2 and KS5 where appropriate)

 

Some information from KS3 science curriculum

 

 

KS3 Food and nutrition

 

 

 

Literacy/numeracy

Skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 11

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2 

Summer 1 

Summer 2 

 

Topic

 

Ro19

Task 3

Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

RO19

Task 4

Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

 

RO20

Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years

 

RO20

Stages and types of play and how play benefits development

RO20

Task 1

Observing the development of a child aged one to five

 

RO20 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.

 

 

Learning

Objectives

 

Current government dietary recommendations for healthy eating for children from birth to five.

Essential nutrients and their functions for children from birth to five years.

Plan for preparing a feed/meal

Current government dietary recommendations for healthy eating for children from birth to five.

Essential nutrients and their functions for children from birth to five years.

Preparation and evaluation of feed/meal

The expected developmental norms from one to five years including Physical development (fine and gross motor skills), Intellectual development (Language and communication including reading, writing and number skills) and social development (behaviour, communication and sharing).

The stages of play including solitary play, parallel play, associative play and co-operative play.

The main types of play including manipulative play, co-operative play, imaginative play, physical play and creative play.

How play benefits development including physical development, intellectual development, social skills and creative skills

Observation and recording of a child aged one to five using different methods of observation and recording

Plan and evaluate play activities for a chosen area of development including reasons for choice, safety and resources etc.

How to evaluate plans for play activities including recommended changes.

Knowledge/skills

to be gained

 

  • Eatwell guide
  • Essential nutrients
  •  
  • Feeding equipment
  • Hygiene
  • Evaluating and adapting meals
  • Physical development
  • Intellectual development
  • Social development
  • Stages of play
  • Types of play
  • Benefits of play
  • Methods of observation
  • Methods of recording
  • Planning play activities.

Evaluating play activities.

 

Assessment

 

RO19 task 3 NEA

RO19 task 4 NEA

RO20 task 1

RO20 task 2

RO59 task 3

RO20 task 4

Links with prior/

subsequent

learning

(incl KS2 and KS5 where appropriate)

 

KS3 Food and nutrition

 

 

 

 

Literacy/numeracy

Skills