Key Stage 4
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (SINGLE AWARD) - GCSE
Through studying this specification students:
This specification encourages students to develop a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving and to become effective and independent learners.
It also prepares students for work in the Health, Social Care, early years and Children’s services sector and for further studies in this or related areas.
Form of Examination
- Investigate and evaluate a range of services and organisations within the Health, Social Care, early years and children’s services sector
- Find out what it is like to work in the Health, Social Care, early years and children’s services sector
- Gain knowledge and understanding of personal development
- Examine issues that affect the nature and quality of human life, including diversity and cultural issues
This specification encourages students to develop a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving and to become effective and independent learners.
It also prepares students for work in the Health, Social Care, early years and Children’s services sector and for further studies in this or related areas.
Form of Examination
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There will be one tier of entry for the examination: Grade A* - G
Key Stage 5
GCE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
In September 2017 we will be following the revised CCEA syllabus for A-level Health and Social Care.
This is broken down into six units in total across the two years as follows; four of which are compulsory
This is broken down into six units in total across the two years as follows; four of which are compulsory
AS Units (Year 13) |
Assessment |
Unit AS 1: Promoting Quality Care - Compulsory |
Portfolio |
Unit AS 2: Communication in Care Settings - Compulsory |
Portfolio |
Unit AS 3: Health and Well-Being - Compulsory |
External Examination |
A2 Units (Year 14) |
Assessment |
Unit A2 8: Applied Research |
Portfolio |
Unit A2 9: Body Systems and Physiological Disorders |
Portfolio |
Unit A2 10: Providing Services – Compulsory Unit |
External Examination |
Unit A2 11: Health Promotion (Optional) |
Portfolio |
Unit A2 12: Supporting the Family (Optional) |
Portfolio |
Unit A2 13: Understanding Human Behaviour (Optional) |
External Examination |
Unit A2 14: Human Nutrition and Health (Optional) |
External Examination |
This subject covers many areas within the Health and Social Care setting and would be suitable for students considering a career in many different areas. Some examples are included below.
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Health and social care covers:
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Career opportunities
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