OCR Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 CHILD DEVELOPMENT New course for Sep 2017 Potential Careers Nursery worker Midwife / Nurse / Doctor Primary school teacher Social or Health worker

CHILD DEVELOPMENT The Course Structure Coursework – Represents 50% of the GCSE Short Task. (Controlled Assessments) form 25% of the total GCSE mark – all work is completed in class under exam conditions – understanding equipment & nutritional needs of children from birth to 5 years (RO19) Child Study Task forms 25% of the total GCSE mark –– you will need to visit the child on several occasions to complete organised activities with him/her which are then written up. (R020)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT The Course Structure Exam Written examination forms 50% of the total GCSE mark. Single entry tier, 1hour 15minutes paper – variety of short & long answer responses – 1 essay question Exam is based on all the core work covered over the course

Core Work The course covers the following 5 main topics Reproduction & Roles & Responsibilities of Parenthood Understanding Antenatal care & preparation for Birth Understanding Postnatal checks, postnatal provision & conditions for development of the child Understand how to identify, manage & prevent childhood illnesses Child Safety

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Will I be suitable for the course? Have an interest in human biology, social development and nutrition Understand that the course is theory based with a high degree of written work required Want to work with children in the future Can work independently and keep to deadlines Have access to a child (between 6 months and 5 years old) to complete your case study on – not a sibling

The study is split into 3 areas Unit R019: Understand the equipment & nutritional needs of children from birth to five years The study is split into 3 areas Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from birth to 5 Know the nutritional guidelines and requirements Be able to investigate and develop feeding solutions

Unit R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years The study is split into 4 areas Understand the physical, intellectual & social development norms from birth to 5 Understand the benefits of learning through play Be able to plan different play activities for a chosen development area Be able to carry out & evaluate different play activities Each student MUST have access to a child between the age of 6months to 5 years at the start of the study. It is the student or his/her families responsibility to arrange this access.

GCSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT Future career opportunities Students can progress to take further to BTEC Health and Social Care which can lead to university courses. Nursery worker/manager Primary School Teacher Health Visitor Nurse Doctor Midwife Social Worker

What current year 11 students have to say about the course “I am finding it really interesting, it covers so much even if I don’t work with children it will help when I become a parent” “This course is about life skills – so much I didn’t understand before but now I do” “It’s a lot of writing, but its all so interesting” “This course should be a must for every girl & boy in the school”

Further Information Exam Board information http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and- skills/cambridge-nationals-child-development-level-1-2-j818/ What the exam board and examiner have to say about the course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TXmLILDT6g Some examples of useful video clips used during the course https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgWXiJ5R1lRpVprE1_4ahg

Text Books The text books we will use throughout the course.