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GCSE Home Economics: Child Development

 

 

Unitised specification

This specification follows a unitised structure with content divided into sections.

Parenthood

  • The family
  • Planning for a family
  • Preparing for the baby
  • Provision of a safe environment

Pregnancy

  • Reproduction
  • Pre-conceptual care
  • Pregnancy
  • Preparation for the birth
  • Labour and birth
  • Newborn baby
  • Postnatal care

Diet, health and care of the child

  • A healthy diet
  • Feeding a baby
  • Weaning
  • Feeding the young child
  • Food related problems
  • Child care
  • Child health

Development of the child

  • Development
  • Physical development
  • Intellectual development
  • Social and emotional development
  • Learning and play

Support for the Parent and Child

  • Types of support available
  • Child care provision
  • Educational and developmental provision