Health Studies
Ashington Academy - Northumberland
01670812166
Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH
Course summary

Health and social care allows students to consider how people grow and develop, the different types of care available to meet their needs, and how they can access these successfully. The broad range of information covered means that, in every lesson, students will gain new insight. Undertaking a qualification in health and social care opens many doors, both for university or college courses and within many future careers. Students with a passion for the subject who go on to further studies in this subject can look towards jobs in the clinical, care, and wellbeing sectors as well as many more. Health and social care will give students an introduction to the biggest employment sector in the UK. The course covers a range of traditional and contemporary issues that influence the way we develop and the care we receive to meet our needs. There are very good opportunities to develop critical thinking, analytical, and evaluative skills whilst studying the course.

Entry requirements

Pass in English and maths, 5 or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and maths), if Health and Social has been studied at KS4 a merit or grade 5 is required.

How you'll be assessed

This qualification is assessed by a range of examinations (externally assessed) and set tasks(internally assessed).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreen Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH