Welcome to Health and Social Care

Meet our staff

  • Mrs D Bond (Head of Department)
  • Mrs A James
  • Mr A Jackson
  • Mrs E Duffy

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Health and Social Care - Long Term Plan
Learn about the different ways that individuals grow and develop during their life stages, including the different factors that can affect growth and development.

Learn about the value of person-centred practice, through application of how provision and practitioners’ roles meet the needs of individuals. You will also learn about the legislation and standards which need to be met.

Develop an understanding of issues around safeguarding and types of abuse.

Are you a naturally caring person with a passion for health and wellbeing? Do you want a great introduction to the skills you need for a rewarding career where you can help make a difference?

What exactly do they learn?

The qualification is made up of 2 units, that all students will need to complete.

  • Unit 1: Health, well-being and development throughout the lifespan.
  • Unit 2: Outcome-focused and person-centred practice in health and social care.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a mixture of exams and assignments.

In Unit 1 you will undertake a written exam which will be worth 40% of your qualification.

In Unit 2 you will undertake two assignments, a case study with several tasks and then a scenario with several tasks. This is controlled assessment, worth 60% of your qualification and will take 16 hours.

Key skills learned

  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Learning independently
  • Organisation
  • Problem solving
  • Research
  • Self-discipline
  • Stamina
  • Taking on responsibility
  • Time management

Career pathways

  • Allied health professional
  • Care worker
  • Community outreach worker
  • Nurse
  • Personal assistant
  • Occupational therapist
  • Paramedic
  • Speech and language therapist
  • Social worker
  • Supervisor and manager