Viewing the health and social care services from the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders allows learners to critically evaluate its effectiveness. A critical understanding of the current debates in health around funding, private versus state provision will allow our learners to fulfil an active role in the future of health and social provision, their place in that future and the ability to recognise where change is needed and how to facilitate it. You will learn about empathy and respect and understand care values in a health and social care setting.

These transferable skills are also applicable to a wide range of graduate careers both within and outside the Health and Social Care sector. Post-16 students have the option of studying Health and Social Care either as a Single Award (equivalent to 1 A level) OR as a Double award (equivalent to 2 A levels).

Flexible choice of courses:
Extended Certificate = 1
A level Diploma = 2 A levels

A minimum of five subjects at grade 4 (or above) including Maths at grade 4 (or above) and English Language at grade 5 (or above) for both the Single and Double Award.

There will be a number of assessment styles, such as assignments, external tasks and written exams. These will ensure that students are given the confidence to apply their knowledge and have the study skills to continue their learning onto further or higher education courses and succeed in future employment.

During Year 12, students will complete either 2 or 4 units depending on their chosen course.

Extended Certificate:
Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (Exam)
Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework)

Diploma:
Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (Exam)
Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (Exam)
Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework)
Unit 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs (Coursework)