NCFE Child Development Full Specification Activity Booklets with Answers
NCFE Child Development Full Specification Activity Booklets with Answers Ideal for Low-Stakes Testing & Exam Prep
This printable and editable activities booklet covers the entire specification for NCFE Child Development. It’s packed with varied, student-friendly tasks designed to build confidence, support retrieval practice, and deepen understanding through structured and engaging activities.
This resource is for one subject but each specification point has an activities booklet and answers that fully align with the relevant GCSE.
Included in this resource:
Summary comprehension task
3 things you learnt reflection
Real-world examples task
Keyword identification and definition
Gap-fill paragraph with word bank
“Why? Why? Why?” thinking questions
Tiered learning: define, explain, apply, evaluate
Find the fib (true/false analysis)
Mini retrieval quiz
Mastering the exam question (sample answers with improvement tasks)
What if? creative thinking scenarios
Full answer sheet included
Perfect for independent study, in-class consolidation, or homework. Ideal for preparing students for topic tests, mock exams or final assessments.
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One booklet for each of the following specification points:
Child Development and Early Years Summary
Holistic Development and Influences
Aspects of Growth: Covers physical, cognitive, communication, and social/emotional development.
Key Factors: Analysis of nature versus nurture, biological and environmental influences, and how transitions impact a child’s progress.
Practical Care and Play
Routines and Needs: Focuses on meeting basic care needs and implementing daily routines.
Role of Play: The practitioner’s responsibility in facilitating play activities to support learning and development.
Professional Frameworks and Provision
Settings: The purpose and variety of early years provisions.
Legislation: Understanding safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and confidentiality procedures.
Professionalism: Expectations regarding behavior, appearance, and timekeeping.
Roles: The importance of partnership working and the involvement of specialists.
Observation and Planning
Observation Methods: Techniques for recording progress, distinguishing between objective and subjective data.
Planning Cycle: Using a child-centered approach to observe, assess, and plan for future development needs.




















