Curriculum Intent 

‘To gain essential knowledge to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Child Development, learn practical skills relating to real-life contexts and develop independence and confidence within the childcare sector.’ 

During this two-year qualification, students are taught a variety of skills; ranging from how to prevent injuries to children and how children develop from conception to five years of age. Completing this OCR Cambridge National Level 2 in Child Development will offer students the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 course. 

Year 10  

This qualification consists of three units, each NEA unit equivalates to 30% of the overall grade with a written assessment of 40%. The first two units covered in Year 10 are R058 and R059 which are internally assessed and externally moderated.  

NEA R058 – This unit is centred around how to create a safe environment while understanding the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.  Learners will focus on the importance of creating a safe environment for children in a childcare setting. Including how to choose appropriate equipment for each setting and how this differs from that at home. 

NEA R059 – This unit is focussed on the development of a child from one to five years. Involving students looking at children’s physical, intellectual and social development, and children’s play.  Students will also learn about how to carry out observations of children’s development and how to provide a good play activity to promote the child’s development. 

Year 11  

At the beginning of year 11 students will still be working towards completing their NEA. 

Written Assessment R057 – This unit focuses on students learning about health and well-being.  Students will learn about the importance of being healthy before and during pregnancy, and creating conditions in which a child can thrive.  They will also learn how to prevent and manage childhood illnesses and how to create a safe environment.  

Extra-curricular

• Support for the completion of NEA 

• Child Study