What will students study in Child Development this year? This course provides knowledge and understanding of a range of concepts which are relevant to the Children’s Care and Education sector. With other A Levels, it forms a pathway into a range of degree level courses and apprenticeships, such as Primary Teaching, Play Therapy and Community Nursing. The units studied are: 1. Children’s Development-external examination 2. Keeping Children Safe-external examination 3. Play and Learning-assignment 4. Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting-assignment What are the major assessments this year? There will be two written examinations in Year 12 (Unit 1 and Unit 2), followed by internal assessments in Year 13. What do assessments test? Assessments test the ability to link knowledge and theoretical understanding to practice; both through scenario-based exemplification and through real-world experience. Strong academic research skills are required for success. What are the expectations of my child in EYD? This course requires excellent time management skills and adherence to assignment deadlines. Work placement with children from 0 to 8 years is strongly encouraged. Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Head of Vocational Education, Miss Kenny: nkenny@carshaltongirls.org.uk
5x 9 - 4 including English Language and grade 4 in Child Development, if taken
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2QX |
What will students study in Child Development this year? This course provides knowledge and understanding of a range of concepts which are relevant to the Children’s Care and Education sector. With other A Levels, it forms a pathway into a range of degree level courses and apprenticeships, such as Primary Teaching, Play Therapy and Community Nursing. The units studied are: 1. Children’s Development-external examination 2. Keeping Children Safe-external examination 3. Play and Learning-assignment 4. Research and Reflective Practice in an Early Childhood Setting-assignment What are the major assessments this year? There will be two written examinations in Year 12 (Unit 1 and Unit 2), followed by internal assessments in Year 13. What do assessments test? Assessments test the ability to link knowledge and theoretical understanding to practice; both through scenario-based exemplification and through real-world experience. Strong academic research skills are required for success. What are the expectations of my child in EYD? This course requires excellent time management skills and adherence to assignment deadlines. Work placement with children from 0 to 8 years is strongly encouraged. Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Head of Vocational Education, Miss Kenny: nkenny@carshaltongirls.org.uk
5x 9 - 4 including English Language and grade 4 in Child Development, if taken
