Health Studies
Belfairs Academy - Southend-on-Sea
01702509000
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
Course summary

Students develop a broad understanding of the health, social care and early years sectors, as well as the skills and technical knowledge of this area. In addition, they will gain an awareness of particular groups and their needs by focusing on health, early years, care of older people or individuals with specific needs. This is a sector specific qualificaton. There are four units to be studied over the two years. Units covered: Human Lifespan Development Working in Health and Social Care Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs

Entry requirements

Merit at Health and Social Care or grade 5 in GCSE English if new to Health and Social Care.

How you'll be assessed

Two units are portfolio based. The units contain assessment tasks at Pass, Merit and Distinction level. Two units have examinations, one in year 12 and one in year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHighlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG