Health and Social Care Curriculum Intent

Health and Social Care pupils cover a range of components which require pupils to demonstrate maturity, sensitivity and respect of others. The pupils are challenged in their learning inspiring them to be resilient and confident individuals, ready for the world of work. Over the course, pupils become confident and deal with their own emotions and of others in a mature and sensible manner. This course also provides pupils with opportunities to recognise and manage healthy lifestyle choices. 

At Blessed Trinity, we deliver the course over two years at KS4. The BTEC Teach Award (Pearson) consists of three units. Component 1 – Human Lifespan Development and Component 2 Health and Social Care Services and Values, both of these components are theory based. These are completed in year 10. Pupils are prepared for Component 3 – Health and Well-being in year 11. This is an exam based unit taking place January. After the exam has finished pupils look to finishing off assignments ready for the summer moderation.

Health and Social Care is delivered in an engaging and supportive manner, using the resources within the classroom to allow pupils to learn and apply their understanding in different ways. The curriculum is taught using case studies and scenarios. The intent is to provide a fluid but dynamic curriculum, which not only is based on theory but to real life settings. This rich and relatable curriculum allows pupils to be able to transfer these skills to College and beyond. Pupils have no previous experience of Health and Social Care at KS3, however, there are some overlaps with making healthy choices and risky behaviour covered in PSHE lessons. 

Additionally pupils who take health and Social Care are regularly provided with feedback expected to help them with their learning. Two components are assessed through assignment work, pupils receive written summative feedback. Pupils are questioned effectively within lessons to re-visit learning, challenge pupils and deepen their understanding. Theory is applied specifically to Health and Social Care industry, with clips from documentaries and topical issues. This helps with engagement and further reinforces understanding. 

The current rationale of delivering the specification in the way we do is to allow pupils to build confidence and understanding of key language required within this subject. Health and Social Care is an option subject, starting in year 10 and pupils have little exposure to health and social care at KS3. The curriculum is built in a sequenced way, enabling pupils to develop and continually revisit key concepts and application. The subject provides a holistic delivery in a sequenced manner enabling all pupils to be able to access the content.
 

What can the qualification lead to?

Study of the qualification as part of Key Stage 4 learning will help pupils to make more informed choices for further learning, either generally or in this sector. The choices that pupils can make post-16 will depend on their overall level of attainment and their performance in the qualification.

Pupils who generally achieve at Level 2 across their Key Stage 4 learning might consider progression to:

• A Levels as preparation for entry to higher education in a range of subjects
• Study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in Health and Social Care, which prepares pupils to enter employment or apprenticeships, or to move on to higher education by studying a degree in aspects of health or social care.

 

Key themes studied include:

• Development across life stages
• Types of support
• Accessing Health and Social Care services
• Health and Wellbeing
• Risk factors
• Health improvement plans

The Health and Social Care Team:

Mrs R Parveen

Curriculum Overview

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