Childcare & Development

Students explore the roles and responsibilities of parents in helping to satisfy the needs of children. With an emphasis on practical activities, such as food production, craft, sewing and interacting with children, students study the development of children from 1-5 years in order to understand the importance of the care and nurturing responsibility of parents.

The major areas of study are:

• Caring families as the initial setting for the development of children
• The needs of children including food, clothing and play
• The major developmental stages of a child from conception to pre-school
• Child care and other support available in the community
• Students have the option to care for “Molly” our simulator baby
• Students visit Hammond Park Primary school once a term to interact with students in a pre primary setting

Assessment
Research and practical tasks relating to topics covered.

Assessment
Assignments, tests, practical tasks.

Contact Information
Mr Brad Nicholas
Head of Technologies
Brad.Nicholas@cewa.edu.au