Child Development
Meet the team:
Dr N Ireson – Teacher of Child Development
After completing a HND in Applied Biology followed by a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science at Sunderland University, I worked as a Research Assistant in Haematology and Genetics at St George’s Hospital Medical School, London. During my eight years there I completed a PhD in Hypertension and Genetics and later became a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant where I tutored medical students on the Graduate Entry Programme. I completed my PGCE at Keele University and began teaching at Great Wyrley High School in 2008 where I have been responsible for organising and teaching KS4 Child Development and KS5 Health and Social Care.
Learning Journey:
An outline of what pupils will learn and when and how they will be assessed. Use the guidance below:
This course seeks to encourage an understanding of the overall needs of young children and the social and environmental influences that affect their development. It consists of three units covering the topics outlined below:
R018: Health and well-being for child development (Exam)
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.
R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years.
Year 10
R018: Health and well-being for child development (Exam)
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Summer Term |
What knowledge, skills and understanding I will learn: |
Learning Outcome 1: Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand antenatal care and preparation for birth
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Learning Outcome 3: Understand postnatal checks, postnatal provision and conditions for development.
Learning Outcome 4: Understand how to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses.
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Learning Outcome 5: Know about child safety.
Revision of all Learning Outcomes in preparation for the final R018 Examination. |
How I will be assessed: |
Extended writing and exam style questions which will be marked according to exam board (OCR) criteria. You will receive STAR marking feedback. |
Extended writing and exam style questions which will be marked according to exam board (OCR) criteria. You will receive STAR marking feedback. |
You will sit the R018 Exam: Health and well-being for child development in May/June of Year 10. This will be worth 50% of the overall qualification. |
Opportunities for wider learning: |
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Year 11
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.
R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years.
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
What knowledge, skills and understanding I will learn: |
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.
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R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years.
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R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years (cont).
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How I will be assessed: |
You will complete coursework assignments for Unit R019. Assignments will be internally assessed and externally verified. This Unit is worth 25% of the overall qualification. |
You will complete coursework assignments for Unit R020. These will be internally assessed and externally verified. This Unit is worth 25% of the overall qualification. |
All coursework for R018 & R020 must be completed by May. |
Opportunities for wider learning: |
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Useful Links/Resources that will help to consolidate learning:
Resources for all courses are available on the central resource library (Drive P) which students actively use in lessons and are encouraged to use as their first port of call for support. Revision guides and workbooks are also available to purchase at a reasonable price.
The following websites may also prove useful;
gojimo app
Other information/Links/Study packs, etc.:
Students will be provided with study packs and revision materials prior to examinations.