Child Development

Intent

In Child Development at St Edmunds, our aim is that learners will understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Child Development to include health and well-being, creating a safe environment, the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years, and the development of children from one to five years

• develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations

• think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically

• develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the childcare sector and more widely. Students will learn transferable skills that will equip them for their future, everyday lives.

Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9)

Child Development is not currently available for KS3 pupils.

Implementation - Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11)

Cambridge Nationals are designed to allow students the freedom to explore more deeply the things that interest them. The teaching of the qualification will normally be through practical work, learning skills and how to do things that may be relevant to the world of work. This course is for students who wish to develop an applied knowledge and practical skills in child development. It is particularly useful for those wishing to study for child centred courses at post 16.

In Year 10 and 11 the course is delivered in 3 parts: an exam and two pieces of coursework. The two specifications IN Year 10 and 11 differ slightly on the weighting of each component and this can be found outlined in the specification below.

Synoptic links are made between the three modules and pupils learn to appreciate these links as part of the learning process.

Where the timetable permits, in order to get ‘a hands-on’ appreciation for the subject and to help the students develop networks and improve their CV, short work experience placement may be set up in Year 11. This experience also helps to upport the learning and coursework expectations.

Exam Information

60% Coursework (2 pieces) 40% exam

Grades

All students will start on the same programme, with their final mark determining which award they achieve: Level 1 or Level 2.

There are seven grades to achieve – Pass, Merit and Distinction at Level 1, Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* at Level 2 - level 2 grades are equivalent to a grade 4+

Career Paths

It is a particularly good course for those wishing to study, Child Care, Health and Social Care or for careers such as Teacher, Social Worker, Nurse, Doctor, Teaching Assistant or Counsellor.

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