Parenthood

• The family
• Planning for a family
• Preparing for the baby
• Provision of a safe environment

Pregnancy

• Reproduction, Labour and birth
• Pre-conceptual care
• Pregnancy &  Postnatal care
• Preparation for the birth
• Newborn baby

Diet, health and care of the child

• A healthy diet Food related problems
• Feeding a baby
• Child care
• Weaning & Child health
• Feeding the young child

Development of the child

• Development Social and emotional development
• Physical development Learning and play
• intellectual development

Support for the parent and child

• Types of support available
• Child care provision
• Educational and developmental provision

Possible Career options:

• Nursery Nurse
• Childminder
• Midwife
• Nurse
• Child Psychologist  
• Teacher
• Obstetrician

Child Development Curriculum

The AQA Specification comprises of:

Unit 1: Written Paper (45801)

• 1 hour 30 mins – 100 marks –
• 40%
• 6–8 compulsory questions comprised of short answer, structured and free response questions. Some questions may include stimulus material.

Unit 2: Research Task (45802)

• 30 marks – 20%
• The Research Task must be completed under supervision within the classroom and should occupy approximately 7 hours of supervised time.

Unit 3: Child Study (45803)

• 60 marks – 40%
• The Child Study must be completed under supervision within the classroom and should occupy approximately 20 hours of supervised time.
• Please check the specification on the ‘L’ drive or MLE for the list of reading material and relevant websites.

Child Development Staff

Ms K Robson - click here to e-mail Ms Robson
Ms J Humphrey.