Child Development (Cambridge National)

Exam Board: OCR

Unit R057: Health and well-being for child development (40%)

In this unit you will learn about the importance of both pre-conception health and creating conditions in which a child can thrive, including the prevention and management of childhood illnesses and creating a safe environment.

Unit R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs  of children from birth to five years (30%)

In this unit, you will learn how to create a safe environment for children from birth to five years in childcare settings. You will investigate and choose equipment that is both suitable and safe for use and will learn about their nutrition and dietary needs.

Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years  (30%)

In this unit you will learn the expected developmental norms for children from one to five years. You will use observation and research techniques and skills to investigate these development norms and explore your findings. You will also learn the importance of creating plans and providing different play activities to support children in their development.

Assessment

R057: Written exam paper (1 hour and 15 minutes) 70 marks

R058: Centre-assessed task (approx. 12–14 hours) 60 marks

R059: Centre-assessed task (approx. 10–12 hours) 60 marks

Where can it lead?

This qualification will support you to work with children. It will prepare you for further learning or training in the area of child care. It provides progression to other Level 3 qualifications and can lead to careers such as an early years'  teacher, a family support worker, a primary/secondary school teacher, a special educational needs teacher, a social worker, a teaching assistant, a youth worker and more.

Subject Video