2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. Reality Babies Borrow your own “reality baby” for a weekend to see what it’s REALLY like being a parent!

7. Practical Work A small amount of practical work is included in the course where relevant

8. 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

9. Careers Youth 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

10. Could Child Development be for YOU?