About

The Health & Social Care Staff

Mrs E Spence and Mrs A Brankley

KS4 - Y10 & Y11

Students have the opportunity to follow this course at two levels.

- BTEC Introductory Certificate in Health and Social Care,
- BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Both courses are worth 2 GCSE’s, BTEC First Certificate equivelant to 2 x A-C GCSE grades, BTEC Introductory Certificate equivelant to 2 x D-F’s GCSE grades.

The courses are assignment initially based over one year with the option of continuing for a further year to acheieve a Diploma worth 4 GCSE's. There are no examinations. Excellent attendance and commitment is necessary.

These courses provide and exciting opportunity for students who may be looking at careers in the Health Service, Social Work, Early Years and Social Care.
Other Information

Areas studied include:

- Human Life Span Development
- Diet and Nutrition
- Human Anatomy
- Communication
- Careers and Working in Health and Social Care
- Individual Needs

Much of the work involves independent learning although paired and group work also takes place. Students have the opportunity to use ICT for research. Work produced may be written , in the form of posters, leaflets and in role play. Outside agencies also contribute to the content of the courses.
What our students think...
"We are always learning something new and it's always interesting and I'm sure it will help us in the future when we move on to college and university."
"I really enjoy doing role plays as it has developed my communication skills and made me more confident in myself. Over the past couple of years, health and social care has been a fun experience in learning."
Leanne Riches
Hayley Laughton


"I enjoy health and social care because we do a variety of activities. We are given support when we need it and we also work on our own and develop our own skills."
Shona Begbie