Child development introduction booklet. Term 1. Year 9. OCR

This booklet introduces the key topics in Child Development for Year 9. Students learn about how children grow and develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially, from pregnancy through to early childhood. The course explores careers in childcare, the roles and responsibilities of professionals, important skills and qualities needed when working with children, and safeguarding. Students also learn about pregnancy, antenatal care, healthy lifestyles, labour and birth, and how to care for a newborn safely. The booklet aims to provide a foundation for understanding child development and preparing for further study in this subject.