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Cambridge Nationals Level 2 in Child Development

RO57 -A revision resource for topic areas 1,2,3 and 4 in health and well being for child development . These checklists ( each one 5 to 6 pages long) will help learners to prepare for the exam by asking them to answer yes or no to questions related to the specification. There is a column for them to make notes on what they know or what they need to know. There are also some practice questions that will give them an idea of what to expect in the exam. The work is in word so can be easily adaptable to suit learner/tutor needs. I found it a useful tool to go through after each topic area to consolidate learning and assess learners understanding of the topic area and then revisit again after all teaching was completed and lessons where based around revision. RO58 - 1.1 Includes 2 gapped handouts to introduce the importance of maintaining safety in childcare settings. There is a matching task of childhood accidents and pictures to help students recognise the many hazards faced by babies and children. There is a task that enables students to make a floor plan of what they think is an ideal environment giving justifications for their choices. 2.1 An information handout on essential travelling equipment and factors affecting suitability. This is to prepare the students for assessment by explaining the suitability of their chosen equipment. This is a research activity. 3.1Two simplified handouts on the Eatwell Guide and the British Nutritional Foundation Recommendations that students can use as a starter to gain information on healthy eating. A research task that enables students to look at the challenges faced by families in terms of maintaining health eating and preventing tooth decay, some prompts included, also helps student’s learn how to research and gather statistics and make comparisons. 3.2 2 tasks to use as a starter to help students understand the different nutrients and how they provide the correct nutritional values. Also, a meal planning task in which students can design their own factsheet to show what babies, and young children should have to promote healthy eating. 3.3 3 short tasks to help students learn about the essential equipment and preparation needed to prepare bottles and foods, opportunity for them to make step by step plans for their practical assessments, finishing with an evaluation of their plans. Word documents so easily adaptable. Can be used as individual tasks or collated to make a booklet for whole unit. 1.1 The expected development norms from one to five years A revision handout (6 pages) to help students understand the development milestones from birth to five years. Covers all relevant development areas with key terms highlighted to encourage learners to use these definitions in their assessments. 2.1 Types of Play – 2.2 Stages of Play – 2.3 Benefits on Development Also included is a table (6 pages) that looks at all aspects of play from birth to 5 years with suggestions of activities and how they develop and benefit the child holistically. 3.1 – A handout of information on the main types of observations carried in settings that students can read through in preparation for their work placement observations or preparing for their assessment. To support this there is a task sheet that enables them to evaluate the type, methods of recording, the advantages and disadvantages of each, how findings can be used to support all development areas and behaviours and finally how confidentiality and storing of evidence can be maintained safely. I found this a useful exercise to complete when access to IT for independent research wasn’t available. It can be done in groups in the classroom or set as homework or for independent study. It enables students to consider their preferred method when planning activities to be observed with their chosen child or children or when completing their assessment. 4.1 - An example of a narrative observation with reflection and further recommendations. Good as a starting point before students complete their own observations and activities. Word documents that are adaptable to suit needs of group. RO59 - 1.1 The expected development norms from one to five years A revision handout (6 pages) to help students understand the development milestones from birth to five years. Covers all relevant development areas with key terms highlighted to encourage learners to use these definitions in their assessments. 2.1 Types of Play – 2.2 Stages of Play – 2.3 Benefits on Development Also included is a table (6 pages) that looks at all aspects of play from birth to 5 years with suggestions of activities and how they develop and benefit the child holistically. 3.1 – A handout of information on the main types of observations carried in settings that students can read through in preparation for their work placement observations or preparing for their assessment. To support this there is a task sheet that enables them to evaluate the type, methods of recording, the advantages and disadvantages of each, how findings can be used to support all development areas and behaviours and finally how confidentiality and storing of evidence can be maintained safely. I found this a useful exercise to complete when access to IT for independent research wasn’t available. It can be done in groups in the classroom or set as homework or for independent study. It enables students to consider their preferred method when planning activities to be observed with their chosen child or children or when completing their assessment. 4.1 - An example of a narrative observation with reflection and further recommendations. Good as a starting point before students complete their own observations and activities. Word documents that are adaptable to suit needs of group.