This course is equivalent to receiving one A-level and consists of 50% coursework and 50% exams. Lessons will be taught lecture/seminar style with students getting the opportunity for discussions, debates and role-plays. WHY STUDY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE? • Communicate with others in a clear and articulate manner. • Present ideas and arguments verbally in formal presentations and seminars, and informal discussions in a variety of environments. • Work with others in the preparation and presentation of group work, and take responsibility for an agreed area of a shared activity. • Negotiate with peers and formally with members of organisations. • Identify and propose solutions to problems, both in relation to the substantive area of health and social care and to other educational and social issues. • Work independently and identify personal needs for skill development on an ongoing basis. • Recognise issues relating to equal opportunities, and identify appropriate action in relation to such issues. • Use information technology to store, retrieve and produce material for Health and Social Care coursework, drawing on skills in the use of word processing, databases and spreadsheets as appropriate. • Gather and analyse relevant information from a wide variety of sources using appropriate manual and electronic systems. • Reflect on and review progress in their own studies, and seek assistance or guidance as appropriate in order to enhance their own personal development.
Level 2 Health & Social Care Merit, Distinction or Distinction* Or Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature or English Language
The mandatory content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: Human Lifespan Development: The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and development. Working in Health and Social Care: This unit will be assessed through one examination of 80 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will help you to understand what it is like to work in the health and social care sector. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: synoptic coursework. In this unit, you will learn about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. Sociological perspectives: coursework. In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the different sociological perspectives and concepts, and consider how these can be applied to Health and Social Care
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 0PG |
This course is equivalent to receiving one A-level and consists of 50% coursework and 50% exams. Lessons will be taught lecture/seminar style with students getting the opportunity for discussions, debates and role-plays. WHY STUDY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE? • Communicate with others in a clear and articulate manner. • Present ideas and arguments verbally in formal presentations and seminars, and informal discussions in a variety of environments. • Work with others in the preparation and presentation of group work, and take responsibility for an agreed area of a shared activity. • Negotiate with peers and formally with members of organisations. • Identify and propose solutions to problems, both in relation to the substantive area of health and social care and to other educational and social issues. • Work independently and identify personal needs for skill development on an ongoing basis. • Recognise issues relating to equal opportunities, and identify appropriate action in relation to such issues. • Use information technology to store, retrieve and produce material for Health and Social Care coursework, drawing on skills in the use of word processing, databases and spreadsheets as appropriate. • Gather and analyse relevant information from a wide variety of sources using appropriate manual and electronic systems. • Reflect on and review progress in their own studies, and seek assistance or guidance as appropriate in order to enhance their own personal development.
Level 2 Health & Social Care Merit, Distinction or Distinction* Or Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature or English Language
The mandatory content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: Human Lifespan Development: The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and development. Working in Health and Social Care: This unit will be assessed through one examination of 80 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will help you to understand what it is like to work in the health and social care sector. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: synoptic coursework. In this unit, you will learn about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. Sociological perspectives: coursework. In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the different sociological perspectives and concepts, and consider how these can be applied to Health and Social Care