Health & Social Care
Curriculum Intent
About 3 million people in the UK work in the health and social care sector, that is equivalent to 1 in every 10 people. Demand for both health and social care is liable to continue to rise due to the ageing population, so it is undisputable that it plays a key role in UK society. The demand for people to fill these vital careers will therefore continue to increase.
The Health and Social care department will nurture you through your journey to develop your resilience, expression and independence, growing into well-rounded individuals to succeed in today’s diverse society.
Complimenting other subjects’ and the wider school, you will experience and study a vast range of Health and Social Care topic areas requiring them to demonstrate maturity and respect for others, coupled with high expectations means you will aspire to excellence. You will become confident and fully prepared to manage their emotions for the many challenges and opportunities they face for their health and well-being, preparing them for life and inspiring them to work in Modern Britain.
Key Stage 5 (KS5)
To support fluidity, the curriculum taught at KS5 is provided by the same awarding body as KS4. It does not limit progression options because the skills acquired are applicable to a range of future pathways.
You will research health and social care services in the local community. You will look at how people access the local health and social care services provided and the support that is given in the local community. You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate and apply the key care values to scenarios. You will develop skills in measuring and interpreting data about someone’s physiological health to design a care plan that will allow them to analyse and improve their health and wellbeing. Overall, you should be given the opportunity to self-reflect about choices they make and how they affect others. You may be given the opportunity to visit and take part in work experience in a variety of setting such as pre-schools, primary schools and nursing homes. There is also an intention to raise student aspirations by developing key links with universities. You will also be able to draw on the knowledge and skills acquired from other GCSE subjects where relevant. You can use the knowledge and skills from GCSEs generally, giving you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to everyday and work contexts.
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