Quick Facts

Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel

Lead Contact: Miss Potts (anna.potts@hdhs.school)

Structure: There are three components to the course. The first two are controlled assessments and the third is an exam. Component 1 is set a controlled assessment and students will write their coursework based on 3 different tasks that are set by the exam board. The tasks will be based on growth and development and different factors that impact growth and development.  Component 2 is the second of the controlled assessments and will be on the structure and benefits of play and then how toys and activities can promote development and learning. Component 3 is the exam and this covers everything up to this point as well as the safety of toys and adapting play for individual needs.