CHILD DEVELOPMENT

AW ARDING BODY: CAMBRIDGE QUALIFICATION: 1/2 AVAILABLE: ALL STUDENTS

COURSE OUTLINE
• Health and well-being for child development.
• Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.
• Understand the development norms of a child from birth to five years.

This subject is most suitable for students who:

• Wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in child development.

• Are considering a career in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology and Biology (course designed with both practical and
theoretical elements).

1
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Units Assessment method
R018: Health and well-being for child Written paper
development OCR-set and marked
1 hour and 15 minutes – 80 marks
50% of qualification
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional Centre assessed tasks
needs of children from birth to five years OCR moderated
Approximately 7-10 hours – 60 marks
25% of qualification
R020: Understand the development of a child Centre assessed tasks
from birth to five years OCR moderated
Approximately 7-10 hours – 60 marks
25% of qualification

SKILLS ACQUIRED

Specification: http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/258579-cambridge-nationals-child-development-summary-brochure.pdf
Assessment: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and-skills/cambridge-nationals-child-development-level-1-2-j818/