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Child Development

Autumn 1

Year 10

Pre-conception Health and Reproduction.

For Unit R057, this covers Pregnancy and Parenthood content. 

Year 11

Understand the Development of a Child from one to five years.

Preparation for Unit R059, writing the big coursework project using knowledge from units R057 and R058. 

Autumn 2

Year 10

Antenatal Care and Preparation for Birth.

For Unit R057, this covers Pregnancy and Labour. 

Year 11

Physical, Intellectual and Social Developmental Norms from one to five years.

For Unit R059, this covers developmental norms/milestones expected at certain ages. 

Spring 1

Year 10

Postnatal checks, Postnatal Care and the Conditions for Development.

For Unit R057, this covers checks on a Newborn and Developmental Needs to be met by Parents.

Year 11

Stages and Types of Play and how Play Benefits Development.

For Unit R059, this covers the four stages of play, the five types of play and the various benefits of play.  

Spring 2

Year 10

Childhood Illnesses and a Child Safe Environment.

For Unit R057, this covers Signs and Symptoms of Specific Childhood Illnesses. 

Year 11

Observe the Development of a Child aged one to five years.

For Unit R059, this involves a visit to a local Pre-school and Day Nursery to observe and record a child play.

Summer 1

Year 10

Creating a Safe Environment and Choosing Suitable Equipment in a Childcare Setting.

For Unit R058, this covers how to maintain a Safe Environment, Provide Equipment and Common Childhood Accidents.

Year 11

Plan and Evaluate Play Activities for a Child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development.

For Unit R059, plan a play activity for a child at a local nursery and evaluate how effective the visit was.

Summer 2

Year 10

Nutritional Needs of Children from birth to five years.

For Unit R058, this covers Current Government Recommendations, Essential Nutrients and their Functions.

Year 11

Revision for Exam: ‘Health and Well-being for Child Development.’

For R057, revision over all exam topics in preparation for the final exam.