Subject               OCR Level1/level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Child Development

Exam Board       OCR

Overview            The course is over two years and is predominantly coursework based, with an external assessed exam unit. 

This course covers three areas of children’s development

R057 – Health and wellbeing for child development.

R058 - Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to 5 years.

R059 - Understand the development of a child from 1 – 5 years

This course would support those students who are interested in child development and have a passion to see how children learn.

Resources

Tassoni, P (2013) BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Children's Play, Learning and

Development Student Book, Pearson, 978-1447944614

Lindon, J. (2012) Understanding Child Development: 0-8 Years: Linking

Theory and Practice. London: Hodder Education, 978-1444167184

Meggitt. C. (2006) Child Development: An Illustrated Guide 2nd edition,

Heinemann, 978-0435420482

Moyles, J. (2012) A-Z of Play in Early Childhood. Maidenhead: Open

University Press, 978-0335246380

Useful Links

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/birthtofive

https://www.beststart.org/OnTrack_English/2-factors.html

http://www.maternal-and-early-years.org.uk/topic/0-3-years/growth-and-development

http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/play

http://www.education.gov.uk/

http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/

http://www.earlyyearsmatters.co.uk/eyfs/a-unique-child/play-learning/

http://www.earlyyearsmatters.co.uk/eyfs/positive-relationships/key-person-attachment/

http://www.playengland.org.uk/media/120426/free-play-in-early-childhood.pdf