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!

Practical Work

A small amount of practical work is included in the course where relevant

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

Could Child Development be for

YOU?