NCFE/CACHE Child Development (Level 2)

Exam Board & Specification: NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Child Development

Subject Lead Contact:

Mrs G Ojekwe-Uche

What will students study at Key Stage 4?

Year 10: Child growth/development, factors affecting development and the role of play/learning are studied. Observation methods and practitioner approaches are introduced through scenarios.

Year 11: Care routines and safe environments are applied in synoptic controlled assessments; students prepare for the examined unit with accurate use of specialist terminology.

What do assessments test?

• External assessments: applied knowledge under exam conditions.
• Internal assessments: assignment briefs evidencing investigation, application and evaluation against vocational criteria.

What are the expectations of my child in this subject?

Bring full equipment, participate actively, complete homework on time, and use retrieval practice and past questions regularly. Keep notes organised and act on feedback promptly.

What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?

Speak to the teacher early, identify specific topics/skills to target, attend clinics/interventions, and use recommended resources (knowledge organisers, revision platforms, model answers).

How can I best support my child in this subject?

Discuss progress, help plan short and frequent study sessions, encourage targeted practice ahead of assessments, and ensure use of department‑recommended resources and past papers.