Welcome to CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Our Vision
The award gives learners the opportunity to 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.
- The main focus is on three areas, which cover the following:
Create a safe environment and understand of the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years - Understand the development of a child from one to five years
- Health and well-being for child development
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
This course will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the Childcare sector. All lessons are theory-based lessons in a classroom.
- The three components that will be assessed are:
Create a safe environment and understand of the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years - (Coursework,
externally verified) - Understand the development of a child from one to five years - (Coursework, externally verified)
- Health and well-being for child development - (externally assessed exam – 1hr 15 minutes)
Other SKILLS I MIGHT DEVELOP?
- Topics also include:
Pre-conception health and reproduction - Antenatal care and preparation for birth
- Postnatal checks, postnatal care and the conditions for development
- Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment
- Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting
- Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting
- Nutritional needs of children from birth to five years
What could they do next with CNAT Child Development?
There are various technical awards in childcare and child development that are available at college and university, as well as apprenticeships and A-Level routeways.