This is a GCSE Course studying:
- Parenthood
- Pregnancy
- Diet & Care of a child
- Development of the child
- Support for the parent and child
AQA Exam Board Requirements
There is 1 tier of entry.
Written paper (40%) of the total marks: short answers and structured questions – 1½ hours
Controlled Assessments (60%) of the total marks which is made up from:
A child study (45%) occupying approximately 20 hours which must include both research/investigation and observational visits.
A research task (15%) which involved researching a topic and producing a leaflet/fact sheet on the choice of topic.