Course Title: GCSE Child Development
Exam Board: AQA (Written Examination 40%, Research Task, 20% and Child Study 40%)
Entry Requirements (if appropriate):
Contact: Mrs H Williams
Course Aims:
Students will be given the opportunity to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and understanding through the:
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Development of knowledge and understanding ofhuman needs within a diverse society.
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Develop their knowledge and understandingof relevant technological and scientific developments within the area of Child Development.
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Develop a critical and analytical approach todecision-making and problem-solving in relation to a practical context.
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Examine issues that affect the quality of human life including an appreciation of diversity,evaluate choices and decisions to develop asinformed person.
Course Description
This GCSE qualification focuses on both theory and practice, giving learners the opportunity to engage in subject content that is relevant to the working world of Child Care and Health and Social Care.
This course contains the following units;Parenthood; Pregnancy, Diet, Health and care of the child; Development of the childand Support for the parent and child. Assessment is broken down into 3 parts. Written Examination 40%, Research Task, 20% and Child Study 40% - these percentages make up final qualification grade.
Possible Future Career Pathways 
Social Work
Primary Teaching
Caring Profession
Nursery Nursing
Skills and Knowledge transferable and are key to the development of adult life.
