Course information
Health Studies
Alleyne's Academy - Staffordshire
01785337400
Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DT
Course summary

Why choose Health and Social Care? • Students who study health and social care at this level make a positive difference to people’s lives, whilst learning valuable skills that are transferrable across many professions. • Opportunities for work both in the UK and abroad. • Can offer a gateway to NHS careers. • Vocational qualifications are well respected within the Health and Social Care Industry. Subject Content: • Human Lifespan and Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Sociological Perspectives • Promoting Public Health • Nutrition • Enquiries into Current Research into Health and Social Care • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

Five different subjects* at Grades 9-4/D*-P, including English & Maths 9-4.

How you'll be assessed

Applied General courses are equivalent to A Levels but have a more vocational focus. We offer the Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A level) and Diploma (equivalent to two A levels). External assessment can take a variety of forms and is approximately 65% of the final marks. Internal assessment, making up the remaining marks is carried out during the course in the form of assignments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DT