SMSC Development Breakdown for OCR Cambridge Nationals in Child Development

This document provides a detailed breakdown of the Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development opportunities within the OCR Cambridge Nationals in Child Development curriculum. The purpose is to demonstrate how the curriculum supports the holistic development of students, fostering their growth into well-rounded, ethical, and culturally aware individuals.

Content Overview:

The document is organized by unit and topic areas, illustrating how each component of the curriculum contributes to the four SMSC areas:

Unit R057: Health and Well-being for Child Development

TA1: Factors that Affect the Decision to Have Children
TA2: Pre-conception Health and Conception
TA3: Antenatal Care and Preparation for Birth

Unit R058: Create a Safe Environment and Understand the Nutritional Needs of Children from Birth to Five Years

TA1: Equipment Needs of Babies and Young Children
TA2: Nutritional Needs of Babies from Birth to Five Years

Unit R059: Understand the Development of a Child from One to Five Years

TA1: Physical, Intellectual, and Social Development from Birth to Five Years
TA2: The Importance of Play in Child Development

Unit R060: Planning for the Physical Development of a Child from Birth to Five Years

TA1: Creating a Safe Environment for Children
TA2: Activities to Encourage Physical Development