Health And Social Care

About the Department

​Miss Facey

Mrs Rex

Technical Awards and BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education.​

Studying Health and Social Care can lead to a range of careers such as; Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery, Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Teaching.

Key Stage 4:

Learners will investigate how, in real situations, human development is affected by different factors and that people deal differently with life events.

Learners study and explore practically, health and social care services and how they meet the needs of real service users. They also develop skills in applying care values.

Learners will study the factors that affect health and wellbeing, learning about physiological and lifestyle indicators, and how to design a health and wellbeing improvement plan.​

Key Stage 5:

Studying Health and Social Care helps you to understand the different ways individuals grow and develop during their life. You investigate factors that can affect human growth and development along with self -concept. It explores the importance of relationships during each life stage from birth to later adulthood.

You will develop a wider understanding of the services and professionals working in the health, social care and early years sectors. The course combines practical activities with theory, as well as visits and inviting employers to share their knowledge, experiences and an insight to their role and responsibilities.

Key Stage 4

Qualification: BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care
​Examination Board: Edexcel

Component 1 – Human Lifespan Development

  • Internally assessed assignments
  • 30% of the total course

Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values

  • Internally assessed assignments
  • 30% of the total course

​Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing

  • Externally assessed task
  • 40% of the total course

Key Stage 5

This qualification is ideal for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of both human health and development and the health and social care sector. It will be of particular interest if you are considering a career in this important field.

Qualification: Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)(610/3964/0)
​Examination Board: Pearson

Unit 1 – Human Lifespan and Development – Externally examined
Unit 2 – Human Health and Biology – Externally examined
Unit 3 – Principles of Health and Social Care Practice - Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB)
Unit 5 – Promoting Health Education  - Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB)