Cambridge Nationals Child Development Level 1/2 Certificate - J818

Qualification at a glance

Assessment overview

Unit	Marks	Duration	GLH*	insert text
R018: Health and well-being for child development	80	1 hour 15 mins	60	Written paper, OCR-set and marked
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years	60	Approx. 7-10 hours	30	Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated
R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years	60	Approx. 7-10 hours	30	Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated

*GLH (Guided Learning Hours) is the approximate time that the teacher will spend supervising or directing study time and assessment activities.

Content overview

There are three mandatory units:

R018: Health and well-being for child development

This unit provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of parenthood, from pre-conception through antenatal to postnatal care. Students develop an appreciation of the importance of creating the best conditions for a child to thrive.

R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

Students learn about the range of equipment and nutritional and hygiene requirements of children from birth to five years, and they demonstrate in a practical activity how these needs are met to promote a child’s development and well-being.

R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years

Students investigate the developmental norms of children from birth to five years and develop an understanding of the impact of play on the developmental norms. They apply and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through practical activities.