Year 12 Unit 1– Human Lifespan Development (examined ) In this unit, you will cover physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 5—Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies to explore a range of ideas- looking into equality and diversity, why it is important, and how it should be handled. You will also look at how services work and who is involved. Through this, you will look at how people should be cared for and why it is important in different care settings. Year 13 Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care (examined) In this unit you will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organizations. Unit 12- Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies with very different needs and examine why these individuals may experience these different needs. Examining how to overcome barriers and challenges for individuals that they may face daily.
Students don't have to study health and social care previously, but students must have five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. A Grade 5 in the English language is crucial.
Within this subject, you will complete two units a year: one examined unit and one coursework unit. These will be delivered so that you have a chance to sit the exam in January and have an opportunity for resit it in May. The weighting of the assessment is as follows 58% external assessment / 42% internal assessment.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
Year 12 Unit 1– Human Lifespan Development (examined ) In this unit, you will cover physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 5—Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies to explore a range of ideas- looking into equality and diversity, why it is important, and how it should be handled. You will also look at how services work and who is involved. Through this, you will look at how people should be cared for and why it is important in different care settings. Year 13 Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care (examined) In this unit you will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organizations. Unit 12- Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies with very different needs and examine why these individuals may experience these different needs. Examining how to overcome barriers and challenges for individuals that they may face daily.
Students don't have to study health and social care previously, but students must have five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. A Grade 5 in the English language is crucial.
Within this subject, you will complete two units a year: one examined unit and one coursework unit. These will be delivered so that you have a chance to sit the exam in January and have an opportunity for resit it in May. The weighting of the assessment is as follows 58% external assessment / 42% internal assessment.