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Topic title: R057 – Health and well-being for child development (Exam topics)

Year group: 10

When taught: September to July

What are we learning?

Topic 1 – Preconception health and reproduction

Topic 2 – Antenatal care and preparation for birth

Topic 3 – Postnatal checks, postnatal care and conditions for development

Topic 4 – Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment

 

Why is this important to know? 

The Cambridge National in Child Development is a practical-based qualification which equips learners with the knowledge and skills to nurture and care for children in their early years. Learners will examine child development from the point of conception through to 5 years of age, developing a thorough understanding of the importance of effective early years childcare.

 

Where does this link into our past and future learning? 

This links to R058 and R059

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

Topic 1 Create a safe environment in a childcare setting (0-12 marks)

Topic 2 Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting (0-12 marks)

Topic 3 Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years (0-36 marks)

Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years

Topic 1 Physical, intellectual & social developmental norms from one to five years (0-9 marks)

Topic 2 Stages and types of play and how play benefits development (0-9 marks)

Topic 3 Observe the development of a child aged one to five years (0-21 marks)

Topic 4 Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a

chosen area of development (0-21 marks)

 

How will we be assessed on this topic?

  • An official exam in January of Y11

 

What makes a strong piece of work in this topic?  What are teachers hoping to see?  

  • Attention to detail and use of specific examples
  • Using key terms correctly
  • Giving balanced answers that look at different viewpoints
  • A willingness to explore complex moral debates and arguments

 

What key words are there in this topic?

  • Quizlet, click here Scroll down to R057/ R018 Child Development

 

What can I try if I want to stretch and challenge myself on this topic?

  • Read more in depth on specific areas of the syllabus. There are also very interesting documentaries.

 

What wider reading can be done on this topic?

  • Read more in depth on specific areas of the syllabus. There are also very interesting documentaries.

Supporting document/links:

  • Knowledge organiser
  • Info in the resources folder
  • Quizlet, click here