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Health and social care

Explore how people grow and develop, how the human body works, and how health and social care services support individuals and communities. Students develop knowledge, practical skills and understanding through a combination of external examinations and internally assessed coursework.

Qualification	BTEC AAQ Health & Social Care
Awarding body	Pearson/Edexcel
Year 12	Unit 1: Human Growth and Development Explore how people grow and develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially throughout their lives. Students investigate life stages, factors affecting development, health inequalities and how health and social care professionals support individuals. Assessment is an external examination. Unit 3: Principles of Care in Health and Social Care Settings Develop an understanding of the values, skills, and principles that underpin effective health and social care practice. Students explore legislation, safeguarding, personalised care and the importance of professional skills and attributes. Assessment is internal coursework.
Year 13	Unit 2: Human Biology and Health Discover how the human body works, from cells and tissues to major body systems. Students explore respiration, energy metabolism, homeostasis, and common health conditions, including coronary heart disease and diabetes. Assessment is an external examination. Unit 5: Promoting Public Health Explore how health education and public health initiatives can improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Students investigate health promotion, organisations, legislation and different approaches to planning and evaluating a health education campaign. Assessment is internal coursework.
Assessment	Two externally assessed exams and two internally assessed pieces of coursework. The assessment is split so that students will complete one exam and one piece of coursework per year.

Acknowledging peoples struggles and learning how to support and care for them is a crucial part of life. I would love to professionally support individuals in the future and health and social care has enabled me to learn the key skills needed for my future career.

Why study health and social care?

Health and social care is perfect for those who want to work with people, especially in the NHS, care professions or public services. This Level 3 qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A levels.

Taking Health and Social Care, I have learnt more about myself and my family than I thought I would, the lessons are never the same and I always feel blown away with the things I'm taught. It also helps that the teachers are AMAZING! I completely recommend Health and Social Care.