GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Home Economics: Child Development - J441

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Update to specification

The specification for this qualification has been updated. This specification has only seen incidental changes e.g. relating to proofreading.

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Overview

This specification focuses on the development of a child from conception to the age of five, developing knowledge and understanding in all aspects of child development.

Further benefits to you and your learners

  • A flexible and practical work-based qualification for both you and your learners. It offers un-tiered assessment to reduce examination stress for your learners and to help them gain real-world work experience.
  • Many features of the present internal assessment have been retained so to keep a familiar approach.
  • Reduced administration through electronic submission of controlled assessment.
  • A more stimulating course for your learners as they have three short tasks to complete. These tasks demonstrate different practical skills and knowledge. Two tasks will assess planning, practical work and evaluation skills. The third will assess investigation skills.
  • The Child Study Task will assess the following skills: research, selecting and justifying choices, planning, practical work and evaluation, which will enable your learners to progress to further education.
  • A full support package has been designed to save you preparation time and to increase your confidence in teaching and marking the new specification.

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