Our knowledge-rich curriculum will support learners’ understanding of the developmental norms of children from birth to five years, as well as the stages and benefits of play. Our teaching and learning will ensure students gain a real insight into all the challenges, excitement, considerations, and responsibility surrounding children’s development and the number of agencies and people involved in caring for that development.
Please Click Here to View the KS3 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the KS4 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the Child Development and Care Curriculum Booklet
The Learning Journey
Please Click Here to Download the Learning Journey PDF
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:
Year 10 and Year 11 |
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Unit 1 Student Task Booklet [PDF] Unit 2.1 Student Task Booklet [PDF] Unit 2.2 Student Task Booklet [PDF] Child Development Unit 3 Exam - PLC [PDF] Unit 4 Student Task Booklet [PDF] Unit 6 Student Task Booklet [PDF] Personal Learning Checklist [PDF] |
Key Stage 4 Final Exam Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best by preparing thoroughly for her final examinations:
- https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-cache-level-2-technical-award-in-child-development-and-care-773
- iachieve learning platform – each student has log in details
- My Revision Notes: NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years Paperback – 25 Aug. 2023
by Louise Burnham (Author), Penny Tassoni (Author)
Enriching Learning
Activities that we provide to support your daughter’s progress in Child Development include:
- Work experience placements
- Norland College online course: Introduction to Babysitting
- External practitioners are invited into school to conduct workshops (eg. Norland College; Oldfield Nursery)
- LEAP used to support exam techniques and coursework completion
You can support your daughter’s progress in Child Development by encouraging her to:
- Ensure your daughter completes any reading homework within the deadline so they not fall behind and they can access the topics/themes studied in class time
- Encourage your daughter to be aware of changes to early years education and current affairs
Recommended Reading List
Here is a list of books that will engage, excite and/or provide invaluable contextual information that will support your daughter’s learning:
NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years Second Edition Paperback – 25 Nov. 2022 by Louise Burnham (Author), Penny Tassoni (Author)
Linda Pound: How Child Learn (From Montessori to Vygotsky)
Homework
- Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy. The intended length of homework should normally be 1 hour per week
- Students record homework in their planners and teachers share the work via SIMS Parent online portal