1. GCSE Child development.
What do I need to have?
Easy access to a child aged more than 4 months and less than 4 years at the beginning of year 10.
Ability to work independently to meet the deadlines set throughout the coursework.
Interest in children.

2. Career-wise?
nursing
teaching
midwifery
psychology.
nursery nursing

3. Coursework. Observation study. Research task. 40% 20%
Introduction to child.
Research based on chosen set task.
4 visits over 4 months.( 2 linked to set task)
1 final evaluation.
Research task.
20%
7 hours of supervised time.
Research from various sources- primary and secondary. ( more marks for primary)- produce a powerpoint a leaflet

4. What makes up the marks?
Final mark = 40% observation study.
+20% research task.
+40% exam.
Exam = 1 ½ hour exam- 6-8 questions.

5. Classwork topics. Parenthood. Pregnancy Conception. Antenatal care.
Birth.
Care of child- cleaning - feeding -
Development. (PIES) Physical. Intellectual
Emotional and social.
Support for the parent and the child.

6. Can’t decide if it’s for you
Can’t decide if it’s for you? Look on the AQA website- past papers – sample coursework- Talk to some year 10s/ 11s