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GCSE Child Development
Aims
Students will:
- understand pregnancy, parental responsibilities and young children’s overall needs;
- understand how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle;
- develop their knowledge and understanding of human needs in a multicultural society;
- increase their knowledge and understanding of relevant technological and scientific developments;
- develop a critical and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving;
- examine issues that affect the quality of human life, including an appreciation of diversity;
- evaluate decisions so that they develop as informed and discerning consumers;
- make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices; and
- engage actively in studying child development to develop as effective and independent students.
Unit 1 Parenthood, Pregnancy and Childbirth 30% |
Written paper 1 hour 15 mins Worth 75 marks The paper includes multiple-choice, short and structured questions and questions requiring extended writing. |
Unit 2 Child Development (0–5 Years) 30% |
Written paper 1 hour 15 mins Worth 75 marks The paper includes multiple-choice, short and structured questions and questions requiring extended writing. |
Unit 3 Controlled Assessment 40% |
Controlled Assessment Internally assessed and externally moderated Students complete one task from a choice of two. The task has the following parts: Part A: Analysis and Justification Part B: Secondary Research and Analysis of Own Viewpoint Part C: Conclusions and Evaluation of Parts A and B Part D: Planning and Outcome Part E: Evaluation of Planning and Outcome Students mark the task, and we moderate the results. |
Career possibilities:
- Nursing
- Childcare
- Further study- Health and Social Care in St Mary’s at A Level
- Health promotion
- Midwifery
- Health Visitor
- Teacher
- Classroom assistant