Mandatory Topics: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (exam) Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (exam) Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organizations, the services and safeguarding procedures to support vulnerable clients. Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (exam) Learners explore the methodologies of contemporary research and investigate the implications for health and social care practice and services. Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (assignment) Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individual care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. The assignment is based on ethical principles of care including care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care (assignment) Learners explore the importance of safe working practices, safeguarding procedures, and responding to emergencies in health and social care settings. Unit 8: Promoting Public Health (assignment) Learners explore the aims of public health policy and the current approaches to promoting and protecting health and encouraging behavior change in the population. Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives(assignment) (assignment) Learners explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings. Optional Topics: Unit 6: Work Experience in Health and Social Care (assignment) Learners explore the benefits of work experience. They carry out and reflect on a period of work experience, and plan for personal and professional development.
Grade 4 in English and Maths.
Assessment throughout the course consists of 5 internal assignments and 3 external examinations. Assessments are designed to allow students to demonstrate relevant knowledge, understanding, and skills that they acquire throughout their unit studies. They also acquire the skills to conduct appropriate research techniques to obtain information from a range of sources and analyze issues and problems within the Health and Social Care sectors. Finally, assessments encourage the evaluation of evidence through students developing the ability to make judgments and draw conclusions of their own.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED |
Mandatory Topics: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (exam) Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (exam) Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organizations, the services and safeguarding procedures to support vulnerable clients. Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (exam) Learners explore the methodologies of contemporary research and investigate the implications for health and social care practice and services. Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (assignment) Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individual care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. The assignment is based on ethical principles of care including care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care (assignment) Learners explore the importance of safe working practices, safeguarding procedures, and responding to emergencies in health and social care settings. Unit 8: Promoting Public Health (assignment) Learners explore the aims of public health policy and the current approaches to promoting and protecting health and encouraging behavior change in the population. Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives(assignment) (assignment) Learners explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings. Optional Topics: Unit 6: Work Experience in Health and Social Care (assignment) Learners explore the benefits of work experience. They carry out and reflect on a period of work experience, and plan for personal and professional development.
Grade 4 in English and Maths.
Assessment throughout the course consists of 5 internal assignments and 3 external examinations. Assessments are designed to allow students to demonstrate relevant knowledge, understanding, and skills that they acquire throughout their unit studies. They also acquire the skills to conduct appropriate research techniques to obtain information from a range of sources and analyze issues and problems within the Health and Social Care sectors. Finally, assessments encourage the evaluation of evidence through students developing the ability to make judgments and draw conclusions of their own.