Cambridge National in Child Development (OCR J809)
Key facts about Cambridge National in Child Development (OCR J809) for teachers, checked against the official sources.
- Awarding organisation
- OCR
- Code
- J809
- QAN
- 60371146
- Guided learning hours
- 120
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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One exam on health and well-being plus two set assignments: a safe environment and nutrition, and child development from one to five.
Components and weightings
| Component | Assessment | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| R057: Health and well-being for child development (mandatory) | Exam | 80 UMS |
| R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years (mandatory) | Non-exam assessment | – |
| R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years (mandatory) | Non-exam assessment | – |
Good to know
- Spec version: Version 6 (use from 1 June 2026)
Not yet confirmed by us: R057 exam length, raw marks and weightings not confirmed (spec PDF not reached).. Check the official documents.
Official documents
Facts checked against: www.ocr.org.uk, www.ocr.org.uk.
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