OCR Cambridge National Child Development
Our Curriculum Intent
Year 9
Students begin year 9 covering a broad introduction to the subject before beginning to focus on the Non-Examined Assessment Unit R058. Non-Examined Assessment is conducted through a live assessment task, and students submit this for moderation with the exam board in the summer of year 9.
Students will also develop their research and referencing skills, which are essential to complete internal assessments on the course.
Year 10
Students begin year 10 with a focus on the Non-Examined Assessment Unit R059. Non-Examined Assessment is conducted through a live assessment task, and students submit this for moderation with the exam board in the summer of year 10.
Year 11
Students begin the examination unit R032. Lessons are focused upon learning content of the exam unit, regular recap and practice of application of content to examination questions to prepare for the exam. Students have the opportunity to sit the exam in the January and June of year 11.
Unit R057 – Health and wellbeing for child development
This is assessed by an 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:
- Topic Area 1 - Pre-conception health and reproduction
- Topic Area 2 - Antenatal care and preparation for birth
- Topic Area 3 - Postnatal checks, postnatal care and the conditions for development
- Topic Area 4 - 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:
- Topic Area 1 - Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting
- Topic Area 2 - Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting
- Topic Area 3 - 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:
- Topic Area 1 - Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years
- Topic Area 2 - Stages and types of play and how play benefits development
- Topic Area 3 - Observe the development of a child aged one to five years
- Topic Area 4 - Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development.
