Health and Social Care
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Our intent is to provide a fluid and dynamic knowledge rich KS4 option curriculum, which gives learners, access and progress to KS5 and beyond. The Health and Social care department is suited with IT facilities that will nurture every pupil through their journey to develop their resilience, expression and independence, growing into well-rounded individuals to succeed in today’s diverse society.
Complimenting other subjects’ and the wider school, pupils will experience and study a vast range of Health and Social Care topic areas requiring them to demonstrate maturity and respect for others, coupled with high expectations means pupils will aspire to excellence.
Pupils will become confident and fully prepared to manage their emotions for the many challenges and opportunities they face for their health and well-being, preparing them for life and inspiring them to work in Modern Britain.
How is the curriculum delivered?
Year 10 pupils have 5 lessons per fortnight of Health and Social Care. Teaching and learning meeting the requirements of the Component 1 specification are taught during these allocated guided learning hours. Assessment is continuous throughout the year as pupils work to complete mock PSA tasks as part of home learning and end of term assessments. Pearson Set Assessments (PSA) will be completed in exam conditions in lesson time between January-May in a set window.
Years 11 pupils have 6 lessons per fortnight of Health and Social Care. Teaching and learning meeting the requirements of the Component 2 and 3 specification, taught during these allocated guided learning hours. Assessment is continuous throughout the year as pupils work to complete mock PSA tasks as part of home learning and end of term assessments. Pearson Set Assessments (PSA) will be completed in exam conditions in lesson time between September-December in a set window.
December through to May, pupils will focus on the examined Component 3 of the qualification and revision strategies to ensure success in the summative assessment in May.Qualifications offered
Pearson - BTEC Tech L1/2 Health and Social Care
Wider learning opportunities
Card Making for the Community
Make someone's day project
Links to careers pathways throughout the curriculum
The links below explain what knowledge, understanding and skills pupils learn about in Health and Social Care for each year group, as well as how they are assessed.