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DETAILS

Students will study the normal, healthy development of children, from conception to the age of five. There are four units.

ASSESSMENT

One 2 hour exam (50%)

Coursework (50%). This will be an investigation based on six visits over two terms of a child aged five or under at the time of the last visit. The coursework incorporates the production of an item (for example a toy) for the child studied.

DATE OF EXAM 27 JUNE 2002

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A good level of literacy

COURSE MATERIALS

Writing materials. Text book as advised by tutor.

DURATION

32 weeks at 2 ½ hours class time, plus a 1 hour coursework session. Students should also undertake a minimum of 2 hours individual study.

PROGRESSION

Other GCSE’s , A levels.

QUALIFICATION GAINED

GCSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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