Child Development
Staff
| Head of Department | Subject Teachers |
| Mrs Watts | Miss Walsh |
Key Stage 4
| Unit 1: | Parenthood, Pregnancy and the Newborn Baby | External written examination | 30% |
| Unit 2: | The Development of the Child (0–5 Years) | External written examination | 30% |
| Unit 3: | Investigation Task | Controlled assessment | 40% |
At KS4 our pupils follow the CCEA GCSE Child Development Specification. This specification aims to encourage students to follow a broad, coherent and worthwhile course of study; develop the knowledge, understanding and skills (including practical skills) required for working in the area of child development; understand pregnancy, parental responsibilities and young children’s overall needs; understand how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle; develop their knowledge and understanding of human needs in a multicultural society; increase their knowledge and understanding of relevant technological and scientific developments; develop a critical and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving; examine issues that affect the quality of human life, including an appreciation of diversity; evaluate decisions so that they develop as informed and discerning consumers; make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices; and engage actively in studying child development to develop as effective and independent students.