Course information
Health Studies
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall - Walsall
01902368798
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BL
Course summary

Students who intend to go onto a career in any health or social care service such as nursing, nursery nursing, primary school teaching, social work, counselling etc. Research skills Independent learning Analytical and evaluative techniques Practical skills in promoting health and well- being, communication and carrying out activities with young children. ICT skills. Visits and interviews Teacher led sessions Surveys and investigations Independent learning Observations and experiments in relation to child development Case studies Exam practice.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

For any of the above qualifications assessment will be via a combination of external examinations (proportions vary depending on size of course). The tested units contain case studies which require a mixture of short answers and more detailed and lengthy responses. There are no lengthy essays to write. The coursework requires good English skills and very detailed description, explanation, evaluation and analysis.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDarlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BL