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Child Development
Child Development is an exciting GCSE course that includes a study of a child. Pupils will study the physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of the child from conception to the age of five years old. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of human needs in a diverse society and to work in a variety of contexts.
This course consists of five units and you will learn these units through a variety of teaching styles, including observing young children.
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Unit 1 |
Parenthood |
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Unit 2 |
Pregnancy |
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Unit 3 |
Diet, health and the care of the child |
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Unit 4 |
Development of the child |
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Unit 5 |
Support for the Parent and the child |
Pupils are assessed through:
- Written Paper 100 marks - 40%
1 hour 30 mins. 6-8 compulsory questions comprised of short answer, structured and free response questions. Some questions may include stimulus material. - Research Task 30 marks - 20%
The Research Task must be completed under supervision within the classroom and should occupy approximately 7 hours of supervised time. Requires research completed outside of lesson time. - Child Study 60 marks - 40%
The Child Study must be completed under supervision within the classroom and should occupy approximately 20 hours of supervised time. Also requires pupils to put in their own time.