Head of Faculty: Mrs Anderson
Students can opt to study Child Development in years 10 and 11. In year 10 they would have 3 hours per week and in year 11, 2 hours per week. The course includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings. It is aimed at a range of students who wish to be introduced to childcare and development of children aged 0-5 years. It also gives students an insight into their preferred learning styles and assists in developing their ability to study
Feedback is regularly provided to students to help them understand their own strengths and gaps in knowledge. They can then use this information to help inform their own revision for the exams.
The course would consist of 3 units:-
Unit 1 and unit 2 graded A*– D, assessed by an externally set, internally marked assessment task
Unit 3 graded A*-D, assessed by an externally set and externally marked synoptic scenario based short answer examination
Throughout their time at Hawkley Hall, students are taught the following key topics:
- learning styles
- working with children in a variety of settings
- roles and responsibilities when working in a setting
- equality and diversity within a childcare setting
- stages and sequence of child development
- observing children and how it supports development
- influences that affect holistic development
- everyday care routines and the types of activities that can support the development of independence an introduction to supporting children through transition
GCSE Exam Board Specifications
The exam board that is currently being studied is NCFE. Further information can be found : https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-cache-level-2-technical-award-in-child-development-and-care-563