INTENT STATEMENT FOR SUBJECT AS A WHOLE
Health and Social Care prepares to equip our students with specialist
knowledge, understanding and skills for working in this area. The study of
Health and Social Care will allow the students to be aware of the skills that
are used by health care professionals on a day-to-day basis, and how they are
successful in incorporating their skills in daily situations. The curriculum
allows students to be empowered through encouraging independence and
creativity; providing tasks that allow them to engage with a range of
stimulating activities that challenge and allow them to demonstrate their
depth and breadth of knowledge. Within Health and Social Care, the students
will also develop transferable skills that can be used in everyday life, enabling
students to relate to
KEY STAGE 4 INTENT STATEMENT
The Key Stage 4 curriculum is an option subject. We deliver the BTEC Tech
Award Level 1/2 in Health and Social Care. By studying for the Award, you will
gain the important knowledge, skills, and understanding that are the
foundations for working in this area. Students complete three mandatory
components. Component one is the study of growth and development
within the different life stages, that contribute to the whole person including
physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Component two
studies health and social care services and values – primary, secondary,
tertiary,
any barriers individuals face accessing them and how they overcome them.
Component 3 is the external examination unit. The students will learn about
factors that affect health and wellbeing, interpreting health indicat
Year 10
Year 11
KEY STAGE 5 INTENT STATEMENT
The Key Stage 5 curriculum is an option subject. We deliver the BTEC
Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. Students complete three
mandatory units and one optional unit. In year 12 Health and Social Care
covers one external examination offered in January or May of year one and
one internal coursework assessment. In year 13 Health and Social Care
covers one external examination offered in January or May of year two and
one internal coursework assessment. The mandatory units are based around
the topics of Human Lifespan Development, Working in Health and Social
Care, and Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs. The optional unit is
Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs.