Child Development

RO57: Written paper – Health and Wellbeing for Child Development

The exam is a 1 hour 15-minute exam, which is 60% of the course,

Key Topics Covered:

• Pre-conception Health & Reproduction: Understanding the roles of diet, exercise, and lifestyle for both parents prior to conception, as well as the structure and function of the reproductive system.
• Antenatal Care & Birth: Covers the signs of pregnancy, antenatal checks, and preparing for the birth.
• Postnatal Checks & Care: Focuses on newborn care, including postnatal checks and creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Childhood Safety: Identifying and preventing accidents, along with recognizing common childhood illnesses

RO58: NEA – create a safe environment and understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

This piece of coursework is worth 30%. It focuses on creating safe, nurturing, and hygienic environments for children aged 0-5, along with understanding their nutritional requirements. It covers safety risk assessment, selecting appropriate equipment, and planning meals/feeds.

Key Topics in R058: Create a Safe Environment and Understand Nutritional Needs

• Safety and Environment: Identifying hazards, preventing accidents, and designing safe indoor/outdoor areas for children in childcare settings.
• Equipment Selection: Choosing, safety-checking, and assessing the suitability of toys, equipment, and furniture (e.g., cots, highchairs).
• Nutrition and Diet: Understanding the nutritional requirements for children aged 0-5, including breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the stages of weaning.
• Food Preparation: Understanding, planning, and preparing safe and nutritious food/meals for children.

RO59: NEA – Understand the development norms of a child from one to five years

This piece of coursework is worth 30%. It focuses on understanding the physical, intellectual, and social developmental norms for children aged one to five years. Tt requires learners to research developmental milestones, observe a child’s progress, and plan/evaluate play activities to support growth.

Key Topics in R059:

• Developmental Norms: Identifying expected physical, intellectual, and social milestones for children aged 1–5 years.
• Types and Stages of Play: Understanding how different types of play (e.g., imaginative, creative, physical) benefit a child’s development.
• Observation Methods: Learning how to observe a child, record findings, and ensure confidentiality.
• Planning Activities: Planning and evaluating specific, age-appropriate activities to support a child’s development in a chosen area