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Cover Lesson Pack (2025–2026)

This resource provides a full set of six structured short cover lessons designed to support the delivery of OCR Cambridge Nationals in Child Development – Unit R057. It is ideal for use during staff absence, enrichment sessions, or independent study and ensures continuity of learning in line with the 2025–2026 specification.

What This Pack Includes:

• Each 75-minute lesson contains:

• A starter activity to engage and assess prior knowledge

• A relevant YouTube video link (15–25 minutes) linked to the unit content

• A Q&A activity table with 10 questions and full answers for structured learning and assessment

• A plenary task to consolidate learning and apply knowledge

Key Themes Covered Across the Six Lessons:

**Pre-conception health and reproduction

• Antenatal care and preparation for birth

• Postnatal care and developmental needs

• Childhood illnesses and safety

• Creating a safe environment and infection control

• Safeguarding and supporting ill children**

How This Supports the 2025–26 Specification:
This resource aligns with the full Learning Outcomes (LO1–LO4) of R057 and supports both exam preparation and wider understanding of child development principles. It reinforces content from:

LO1 – Factors affecting health and well-being

LO2 – Understanding antenatal care and preparation for birth

LO3 – Postnatal checks, care, and developmental needs

LO4 – Childhood illnesses and safety measures in early years

The lessons provide a strong foundation for revising or embedding key concepts that will be assessed in the written examination.