Course information
Vocational Health & Social Care
Northfleet School for Girls - Kent
01474831020
Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ
Course summary

Why this course? A mix of examined units and coursework units studied over two years. A variety of topics are taught such as: rights, equality, safeguarding, mental health, sexual health, anatomy and public health. Student profile Students will be interested in a health-related career. The course will suit students who are interested in a course that is a mixture of coursework and examinations. Students do need to be confident in entering health and social care environments and interacting with service users as this is a vital part of the course. Students need to be prepared to complete a large proportion of written work and to stick to strict deadlines.

Entry requirements

GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit (or other subject at grade 5 or above if you have not taken a vocational course) SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 4 GCSE grades at 4-9 including grade 4 or above in English Language and Science

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 • F090 principles of health and social care (external exam) • F092 person centred approach to care (coursework) • F093 supporting people with mental health conditions (coursework) Year 13 • F091 anatomy and physiology in for health and social care (external exam) • F095 investigating public health (coursework) • F096 supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health (coursework)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ