Child development
The aim of the Child Development Department is to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of child development issues in a diverse society, and enable students then to work in a variety of contexts, such as careers in early years education, teaching and the health service.
- Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of human needs within a diverse society.
- Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant technological and scientific developments.
- Students will develop a critical and analytical approach to decision making and problem-solving in relation to child development.
- Students will examine issues that affect the quality of human life including an appreciation of diversity.
- Students will evaluate choices and decisions to develop as informed and discerning consumers.
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- Family structures in the UK
- Pre-conceptual health and care
- Preparation for the birth of the new baby and the newborn baby
- Conditions for development
- Nutrition and feeding
- Safety and Response to infection
- Reproduction and pregnancy
- Ante-natal provision
- Post-natal care
- Conditions for development and Developmental norms
- Patterns of learning and Learning through play
- The child outside the family unit and Community provision
OCR GCSE Home Economics: Child Development Jean Marshall and Sue Stuart
OCR Home Economics for GCSE: Child Development Carolyn Meggitt
30% of the total GCSE marks
Controlled assessment – short tasks 60 marks (20 marks per task)
30% of the total GCSE marks
Controlled assessment – child study 60 marks
40% of the total GCSE marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper 80 marks
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