WHY SHOULD I STUDY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE? Health and Social Care is a two-year modular Level equivalent course, concerned with the study and explanation of the health and social care professions. The main aim of the course is to understand how professionals provide care for service users. The course will allow you to explore different approaches to support and care for members of society. Health and Social Care is a subject that can be helpful to any student, whether you are interested in a career in the health and social care sector or not. It can usefully be studied in combination with subjects including Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Law, Citizenship, and Biology. The course requires strong written skills as there is a significant level of coursework (it accounts for 50% of the overall mark in the first year). COURSE CONTENT The Year 1 Certificate consists of two topics: 1. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (50%) This unit is coursework-based and involves students writing a project on healthcare provision based on case studies provided by the exam board. It covers the principles and values that are crucial in meeting the care and support needs of individuals. 2. Human Lifespan and Development (50%) This unit is externally assessed by a 90-minute exam taken in May. It consists of short answer questions and extended response questions based on case studies. It focuses on: life stages, the different factors that affect growth and development, and the effects of ageing. Possible questions include ‘Discuss the likely negative effects of living in a deprived area on a person’s health and wellbeing’.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature
1. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (50%). 2. Human Lifespan and Development (50%).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE? Health and Social Care is a two-year modular Level equivalent course, concerned with the study and explanation of the health and social care professions. The main aim of the course is to understand how professionals provide care for service users. The course will allow you to explore different approaches to support and care for members of society. Health and Social Care is a subject that can be helpful to any student, whether you are interested in a career in the health and social care sector or not. It can usefully be studied in combination with subjects including Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Law, Citizenship, and Biology. The course requires strong written skills as there is a significant level of coursework (it accounts for 50% of the overall mark in the first year). COURSE CONTENT The Year 1 Certificate consists of two topics: 1. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (50%) This unit is coursework-based and involves students writing a project on healthcare provision based on case studies provided by the exam board. It covers the principles and values that are crucial in meeting the care and support needs of individuals. 2. Human Lifespan and Development (50%) This unit is externally assessed by a 90-minute exam taken in May. It consists of short answer questions and extended response questions based on case studies. It focuses on: life stages, the different factors that affect growth and development, and the effects of ageing. Possible questions include ‘Discuss the likely negative effects of living in a deprived area on a person’s health and wellbeing’.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature
1. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (50%). 2. Human Lifespan and Development (50%).