CONTENT

A course based on this specification should give pupils opportunities to:

• Develop their knowledge and understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle through pregnacy and up to five years old.
• Develop an understanding of pregnacy, the responsibilities of parenthood and the overall needs of young children.
• Recognise the factors that can influence the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of a child of up to five years old.
• Develop practical skills to improve competency and creativity.
• Manage resources, such as time, money and equipment effectively.
• Develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to hlp them to become informed and discerning customers.

ASSESSMENT (new specification)

External Assessment:

Unit 1: Parenthood, Pregnacy and the Newborn Baby – 1hour 15mins written examination – 30%

Unit 2: THe Development of the Child (0-5years) – 1hour 15mins written examination – 30%

(Both papers include a combination of multiple-choice, short and structured questions and questions requiring extended writing).

Internal Assessment:

Unit 3: Controlled Assessment Investigation Task – 40%

This involves analysing the set task, carrying out research by secondary and primary means, analysing viewpoints, planniong the outcome, drawing conclusions and evaluating the completed task.