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Why Choose Child Development?

• You have a genuine interest in babies and children
• You want to understand how they are conceived, born

and develop from birth to aged 5yrs

• Want to work with small children post 16
• Want to work as a nurse or delivering babies
• Have a caring nature and enjoy aspects of care for

children

• You can think in a logical manner and keen to learn

more about the medical facts about childcare

Course Details

• 40% Exam
• 60% coursework including practical tasks

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• You need to be able to answer a range of questions and essay answers –

good SPAG will help

• Work independently in research tasks
• Good revision skills – learn all the special terms for the exam
• Think sequentially in order to help you understand the process of

pregnancy and childbirth and development

• Skills in understanding what a baby and child need – including equipment

and development of skills

Careers

• Midwife
• Nursery nurse
• School teacher
• Child minder
• Social worker
• Nurse
• Health and social care
• Childrens’ Services