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Child Development

The Technology department aims to develop students’ knowledge, skills and individual talents across the range of technology disciplines. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and provides students with a range of opportunities to develop a love of the subject, building their confidence in practical application of the skills and giving them an understanding of how design technology is used in the wider world.

At KS3 students follow the national programmes of study and have the opportunity to plan, design and make products which not only inspire creativity, but also develop valuable skills for life. With the knowledge they have gained in KS3, the students are able to make informed choices about study at KS4 and beyond.

We are ambitious for our students and at KS4 we offer a range of subjects that enable students to specialise further in an area of interest. These subjects include Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Child Development and Health and Social Care. All courses have a vocational context and have both internal and external assessments.

Outside of the classroom we offer opportunities to develop their knowledge and love of the subject. There are opportunities for students to take part in competitions and apply for roles as subject ambassadors.


Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview
Child Development
KS4 Qualification: OCR Cambridge National Child Development J809
Year 10
Year 11

 

Autumn

  • Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from birth to 5 years 

  • Understand accidents that can happen and how to prevent them in a childcare setting 

  • Understand the benefits of learning through play 

  • Be able to plan different play activities for a chosen development area with a child from birth to 5 years 

  • How to evaluate activities 

  • Pre-conception health and reproduction 

  • Antenatal care and preparation for birth 

 

Spring

  • Know the nutritional guidelines and requirements for children from birth to 5 years 

  • Be able to investigate and develop feeding solutions for children from birth to 5 years 

  • Understand postnatal checks, postnatal provisions and conditions for development 

  • Childhood illnesses and a child safe environment 

  • Revision and preparation for exams 

 

Summer

  • Understand the physical, intellectual, and social development norms from birth to 5 years 

Exam Preparation 

 

Staffing

Mrs S Booth (Head of Technology)

 

 

 


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