Health And Social Care
This subject is all about finding out about health issues, why and how people grow and develop as they do, what factors influence that growth and development, what the National Health Service (NHS) is all about and what other services are needed by an ever changing society.
This is a vocational subject so pupils have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way, develop Key Skills which are highly valued by employers and further education and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 pupils follow the 3 Unit Btec First Certificate which is equal to a double GCSE award. At Btec First level all work is assessed by means of assignments linked to specific learning outcomes at Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. There are no exams.
The Core compulsory units are Communication and Individual Rights Individual Needs
plus one from
Vocational Experience
Cultural Diversity
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Lifespan Development
Creative and Therapeutic Activities
Key Stage 5
At Key Stage 5 pupils have the option of following the A level Health And Social Care Course as single or double option. 1/3rd of the work is assessed by examination and 2/3rds by portfolio assignments.
The single AS level is 3 units and the double 6 units
The single A2 level is 6 units and the double 12.
The A level combines well with a range of others such as Biology, Psychology,
P.E, Sociology etc.
The topics covered include the following:-
Human Growth and Development……Communication and Values….. Positive Care Environments…. Social Aspects and Lifestyle Choices….. Activities for Health and Well-being…. Public Health…. Meeting Individual Needs….Promoting Health and Well-being…. Investigating Disease….. Using and Understanding Research….. Social Issues and Welfare Needs…..Understanding Human Behaviour
