Course overview - Study Period 5
Learners are now coming towards the end of their Level 2 certificate in Health and Social Care. They now have the opportunity to make any final improvements to their NEA unit RO28: Understanding the development and protection of young children in an early years setting. Learners will be focusing on Learning Outcome Three: Be able to create a safe environment to protect children where they are designing a safe early years setting and justifying their decisions through a written report.
Learners that have chosen to re-sit the examination unit; RO21: Essential values of care will also be dedicating time to revisit this unit which will contribute 25% of their overall grade.
Key Concept:
The individual vs the protocol, Communication
Assessment Points:
RO28 Learning Outcome One and Learning Outcome Three will be assessed against the OCR mark scheme.
Completed assignment for RO28 will be sent to OCR for moderation.
Guidance:
Learners will receive resources posted on Google Classroom to support the independent write up for this NEA task. Learners will also receive guidance through the OCR marking criteria and general class feedback.
Key Vocabulary:
Hazard
Safety procedures
Personal hygiene measures
Ergonomics
Risk assessment
Safeguarding
Child to adult ratio