OCR Child Development Level 1/Level 2 (Cambridge Nationals) Past Papers

OCR Cambridge Nationals in Child Development is a Level 1/Level 2 vocational qualification for students interested in working with children in early years settings, primary schools, nurseries, or family support roles. It focuses on child development from birth to five years, covering developmental milestones, creating safe environments, nutritional needs, and health and wellbeing. The qualification is structured around three internally assessed units. Understanding the Development of a Child from One to Five Years covers developmental milestones across four domains: physical (gross and fine motor skills), intellectual/cognitive (language acquisition, problem solving, object permanence), emotional (attachment, self-esteem, emotional regulation), and social (parallel play, cooperative play, forming relationships). Students must be able to explain how activities, play, and adult interaction support development in each domain. Create a Safe Environment and Understand the Nutritional Needs of Children from Birth to Five Years covers the principles of hazard identification in childcare settings, safeguarding responsibilities, accident prevention, and the nutritional requirements of young children: breastfeeding vs formula feeding, weaning foods and timing, common allergies and intolerances, and the importance of varied diet for physical and brain development. Health and Well-being for Child Development covers common childhood illnesses, immunisation schedules, the role of play in wellbeing, recognition of neglect and emotional abuse in young children, and the importance of positive relationships between children and their primary caregivers. All units are assessed through OCR-set assignments, with no written examination papers.