Health & Social Care
Why do we study Health & Social Care?
We study Health & Social Care at Hurworth School to equip our students with specialist knowledge and skills that can be used every day, can be transferred to other subject areas and will help to prepare our students for life post 16. Developing subject knowledge of Health, Social Care and Early Years settings and the services they provide helps our students to have a better understanding of the responsibilities care practitioners have when working within these services, and the skills they need to have to successfully carry out their role, which will allow students to be prepared for employment, not just in the Health & Social Care sector, but in all employment roles.
The delivery of the curriculum in Health & Social Care is hands-on allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through practical tasks as well as presenting written work through the creation of a project. Lessons will challenge all our students, providing the opportunity to achieve in line with their ability. In doing so, the Health & Social Care Department aims to provide an environment whereby all students feel they can be successful, and where all students feel valued and respected. In providing an enjoyable and memorable curriculum, The Health & Social Care Department aims for all students to develop the concept of learning as desirable, enjoyable and a lifelong concept which they continue to develop post 16 and throughout their own careers.
Year 10
Exam Specification
Health and Social Care
Learning Outcomes
In Year 10, students focus on the content of the examinable unit, the Principals of Care in Health and Social Care Settings, which will be taken in June of Year 11. This unit will allow students to understand rights, person centred values and how they can be applied. Students will also learn the importance of effective communication skills when providing care and support and the procedures and measures used to protect individuals such as safeguarding, hygiene and security measures. This underpins knowledge required the 2 non-examinable units which will begin in Year 10.
The first unit that will be studied in Year 10 is Supporting Individuals Through Life Stage Events. Students will develop an understanding of the impact life events may have on each life stage and what treatment and additional support they may need from Health, Social Care and Charitable services.
The second Non-Examinable Assessment will focus on students researching and creating a health promotion campaign. This is to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current health challenges in the UK, affecting different groups of people.
Year 11
Exam Specification
Health and Social Care
Learning Outcomes
In Year 10, students focus on the content of the examinable unit, the Principals of Care in Health and Social Care Settings, which will be taken in June of Year 11. This unit will allow students to understand rights, person centred values and how they can be applied. Students will also learn the importance of effective communication skills when providing care and support and the procedures and measures used to protect individuals such as safeguarding, hygiene and security measures. This underpins knowledge required the 2 non-examinable units which will begin in Year 10.
The first unit that will be started in Year 10 and continue into Year 11 is Supporting Individuals Through Life Stage Events. Students will develop an understanding of the impact life events may have on each life stage and what treatment and additional support they may need from Health, Social Care and Charitable services.
The second Non-Examinable Assessment will focus on students researching and planning a creative activity to deliver to a group of people, to understand the physical, emotional, intellectual and social benefits of these activities.
