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7–10Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus

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Implementation from 2028
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Content

Stage 5

Growth, development and care (core)
Fetal development and birth
  • Outline the stages of development through each trimester of pregnancy

  • Analyse the effect of lifestyle factors on fetal development during pregnancy, including nutrition, physical activity, drug and alcohol use and stress

  • Describe medical conditions associated with pregnancy that can affect fetal development

  • Outline options for support and care during pregnancy and birth, including birthing on-Country

  • Recognise the Cultural significance of birthing on-Country for Aboriginal women

  • Describe delivery options for childbirth and the complications that can be associated with the birthing process

Newborn care
  • Describe physical characteristics of newborns

  • Identify the care requirements of a newborn, including hygiene, sleeping, settling and feeding

  • Explain safety requirements for newborn sleep

  • Describe hygiene routines required for the safe care of a newborn

  • Describe how cultural beliefs and practices can influence feeding practices for newborns

  • Describe and examine data on common health conditions that affect newborns

  • Analyse reasons why some newborns may need special care

  • Evaluate formal and informal supports available for the care of newborns

  • Outline the financial preparations necessary when expecting a baby

  • Evaluate equipment and resources that assist in the care and safety of a newborn

Supporting growth and development
  • Identify the rights and basic needs of children

  • Analyse socioeconomic, sociocultural, environmental and genetic factors that affect child growth and development

  • Investigate benefits and leave entitlements for new parents

  • Discuss the concept of childhood

  • Analyse the changing nature of childhood over time

  • Outline the stages of development and milestones of newborns and children, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language milestones

  • Discuss the importance of children having meaningful participation in decisions about their growth and development

  • Assess the range of support services and resources available to support the growth and development of children with disability

Thinking, researching and communicating
  • Evaluate the accessibility and reliability of information and services that support childhood growth and development

  • Research government and non-government agencies that advocate for the rights and care of children

  • Create written texts to explain and evaluate how types of support and resources can meet the needs of children as they develop

  • Use subject-specific terminology to communicate concepts of childhood growth and development

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