Health & Social Care
Subject Vision and Intent
Health and Social Care is an option that pupils can study at Key Stage 4.
Our main vision for Health and Social Care in Hodge Hill Girls' School is to build and promote knowledge and understanding of Human Lifespan development, Health and Social Care Services available in NHS field as well as Care Values that need to represent one caring for others. Our curriculum will provide students with opportunities to develop essential skills needed to support people with wide range of needs, from babies and toddlers to adults and the elderly. This course can help our students to take the first steps towards a career caring for people and communities. We strive to promote respect, decision-making, problem-solving, co-operation, compassion.
Five-Year Plan
| Term | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Autumn Term 1
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Human Life span and development - Life stages Factors affecting growth and development |
Controlled Assessment Component 2 |
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Autumn Term 2
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Factors affecting growth and development Different types of Life events |
Controlled Assessment - C2 Component 3 A01 - Knowledge of health and wellbeing |
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Spring Term 1
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Controlled Assessment Component 1 |
A02 - Understanding of health and wellbeing A03 - Apply knowledge and understanding of health and wellbeing |
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Spring Term 2
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Controlled Assessment Component 1 Component 2: Healthcare Services in HSC |
A04 - Make connections between aspects of health and wellbeing Exam revision |
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Summer Term 1
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Services in the Health and Social Care sector |
Exam preparation and revision Exam - early May |
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Summer Term 2
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Care Values in HSC The obstacles individuals requiring care may face |
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Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)
BTEC Tech Award Health and Social Care
| Exam Board | Edexcel Pearson |
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Examinations |
BTEC Tech Award Health and Social Care is assessed through the completion of three Component Units:
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Key Topics |
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