We currently follow the OCR Level 1/ 2 Cambridge Nationals for Key Stage 4 which will provide students with sound specialist knowledge and skills for everyday use. The coursework units all have a practical element which the students have to complete as well a written element and there is an external exam.

The care sector is a growing and thriving industry with many interesting and rewarding aspects of the job. We have had students going onto university to study areas such as midwifery, speech and language therapy, social work, as well as nursing.

Mrs M Scott
Head of Social Sciences

The students can continue into 6^th form and study Health and Social Care. At Key Stage 5 we follow the CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care which is designed to support the progression to a range of job roles within the health and social care sector. Completion of this qualification is achieved through classroom based learning and supported by placement in a real work environment.

Key stage 4

OCR Level 1/ 2 Cambridge Nationals consists of two mandatory units and two optional units

Mandatory units

• R021 Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings – written exam external
• R022 Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings – centre assessed then sent to a moderator. This unit has a practical element which will be assessed.

Optional units

• R027 Creative activities to support individuals in health, social care and early years’ settings – centre assessed then sent to a moderator. This unit has a practical element which will be assessed.
• R031 Using basic first aid procedures – centre assessed then sent to a moderator. This unit has a practical element which will be assessed.

Or

• R029 Understanding the nutrients needed for good health – centre assessed then sent to a moderator. This unit has a practical element which will be assessed.

Key Stage 5

Health and social care Level 3 extended certificate AAQ

Course outline

The extended certificate has been designed to support progression to a range of job roles within the health and social care sector.

Completion of this qualification is achieved through classroom based learning where there are 3 mandatory units - Human lifespan and development which is an exam unit, Human biology and health, which is an exam unit and Principles of health and social care practice. There is also an optional unit which will be chosen by the department.

Exam board

BTEC

Skills required

• A passion to help others
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Entry requirement

Grade 5 or above in English, Maths and Science with a combination of 3 other good passes

or Level 2 Health and social care

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