With a strong vocational element, Health and Social Care is ideal for those looking for a career (or to pursue more study in further and higher education) in the health and social care sector. Practical work and work experience will enhance your learning. In Year 12, you will cover: 3 Units assessed by internal coursework • Building positive relationships in health and social care • Infection control • Nutrition 3 Units assessed by external examination • Equality, diversity & rights • Health, safety & security • Anatomy & physiology In Year 13, an additional 6 topics are covered: 4 Units assessed by internal coursework • Promote positive behaviour • Sexual health, reproduction and early stages of development • The impact of long-term physiological conditions • Psychology for health and social care 2 Units assessed by external examination • Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care • Safeguarding
Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
A mixture of examinations and internally assessed (moderated) coursework assignments Grades are awarded at Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass, equivalent to A Level grades A* to E, and carry the same UCAS entry points.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD |
With a strong vocational element, Health and Social Care is ideal for those looking for a career (or to pursue more study in further and higher education) in the health and social care sector. Practical work and work experience will enhance your learning. In Year 12, you will cover: 3 Units assessed by internal coursework • Building positive relationships in health and social care • Infection control • Nutrition 3 Units assessed by external examination • Equality, diversity & rights • Health, safety & security • Anatomy & physiology In Year 13, an additional 6 topics are covered: 4 Units assessed by internal coursework • Promote positive behaviour • Sexual health, reproduction and early stages of development • The impact of long-term physiological conditions • Psychology for health and social care 2 Units assessed by external examination • Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care • Safeguarding
Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
A mixture of examinations and internally assessed (moderated) coursework assignments Grades are awarded at Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass, equivalent to A Level grades A* to E, and carry the same UCAS entry points.