Child Development

This qualification will help students to develop their independence and confidence using skills that would be relevant to the Childcare sector. It provides students with knowledge, understanding and practical skills that will allow them to help and support children in their care, starting from preconception through to children aged birth to five years.

The three modules that will be studied throughout this course are:

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

This unit focuses on the importance of pre-conception health and reproduction, antenatal care and preparation for birth. The unit also covers postnatal care and the conditions in which a child can thrive.

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

This unit focuses on how to create a safe environment for children from birth to five years in childcare settings. Students will research and choose equipment that is suitable and safe for use and will learn about children’s nutrition and dietary needs.

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

In this unit students will learn the physical, intellectual and social developmental norms for children from one to five years. They will understand the importance of creating plans and providing different play activities to support children in their development.

Exam Board: OCR

How is the course assesed?

60% coursework- this includes two assignments

40% exam- this includes one written paper

Suitable Candidates

Are you interested in learning about how children develop? How to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children?

Are you considering a career working with children in the childcare sector? This course will suit you if you want to progress onto other care related study, such as qualifications in Childcare or Health and Social Care. This course will suit those who work x+y= better through completing coursework and taking part in role-play rather than sitting exams

Post 16 Progression Routes

Level 2 or Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care

T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Access to A Levels or apprenticeships