A G.C.S.E. worth having!Learn about:
• Pregnancy and Birth• Physical Development• Intellectual, Emotional and Social Development• Nutrition and Health• The family and what the Community can offer
Child Development is not just an exam but a life skill
• 60% Controlled Assessment Tasks :• 3 x 8 hour short tasks • 1 x 40 hour task, Child Study of a child under 5years
• 40% Exam: • 5 questions on the course content taken in June Year 11
An Academic Subject• Although interesting you need to be aware that
this subject has a large academic content and is not just about cooing over babies!
• Theory work is extensive• You will need to be prepared to write lesson notes and complete essays.
• Weekly homework is essential
Our Results
• Regularly over 64% A*-C
• 2012; Best Ever 71% A*-C
• The National Average last year was only 54% making Worle one of the top performing schools in the country in this subject!
Reality BabiesBorrow your own “reality baby” for a weekend to see what it’s REALLY like being a parent!
Course Requirements• A desire to work hard• The ability to work independently• The ability to meet deadlines• Finding a child under 5 years whose parents
will allow you to study their child
CareersYouth Worker
Nurse; male, female
Social Worker
Midwife
Teacher
Nanny, Au pair
Paediatrician
Playgroup Leader
Teaching assistant
Children’s Librarian
Nursery Nurse
Holiday Rep
Events Organiser
Play Worker
Psychotherapist
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