Unit Award Scheme

119121 CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PARENTING FROM PRECONCEPTION TO BIRTH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the definition of a ‘family’ and how roles have evolved through history	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the main reasons and factors affecting becoming a parent	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the male and female reproductive cells and organs, hormone cycles and conception	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	the factors affecting pregnancy and options for parents with fertility issues	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	the stages of pregnancy, changes to the mother and development of an embryo to a full-term foetus	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	the role of professionals from conception, through birth and in the period after	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	the routine and additional checks for mother and child which may be made from pre-conception through to birth	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	the different options available to parents for birthing, including pain relief	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	the stages of labour, birth and recovery	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
10	research and describe the changing types and roles in a family	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	label the reproductive organs and cells, describe the menstrual cycle and the stages of conception	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
12	describe how parents can increase their chances of conception and a healthy full-term pregnancy	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
13	create two contrasting birth plans	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
14	describe the basic checks and reflex tests carried on babies post birth	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
15	taking part in a virtual tour of a labour ward or birthing centre	Summary sheet
16	participating in discussions and debates with others about options for pregnancy, birth and family roles.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 11 June 2023Level - Level One