Vision 

Everybody has access to Health and Social care in Britain. In terms of employability, about 3 million people in the UK work in the health and social care sectors, which is equivalent to one in every 10 people. Demand for health care and social care workers continues to rise due to the ageing population.  Health and Social Care has a central role in UK society.

We will equip our learners with specialist knowledge and transferable skills to enhance their employability in the health and social care sector.

We are committed to developing an understanding of: the rights of individuals, person centred care values, effective communication, promoting, supporting and maintaining individual rights.

Students will also develop a range of skills including research, extended writing and exam technique, which will support them in further study and into their professional lives. We encourage logical thinking, independence and applying knowledge to real life contexts.

The Health and Social Care department will nurture every student through their journey to develop their resilience and independence, growing into well-rounded individuals to succeed in today’s diverse society. Students will experience and study a range of health and social care topic areas requiring them to demonstrate maturity and respect for others. They will become confident and fully prepared to manage their emotions for the many challenges and opportunities they face in managing people’s health and well- being, preparing them for life and inspiring them to work in modern Britain.

Throughout our pupil’s health and social care journey we have a common ‘big picture’:

Sequencing of our curriculum

Year 10

Overview/core aims for the year:

In Year 10 we will introduce the ‘Big Picture’ and students will learn about key aspects of working in health and social care before looking at individual development and the factors affecting individual development.

Core knowledge:

Supporting individuals through life events

• Life stages and development & factors affecting growth and development
• Life events and their impact on individuals
• Sources of support that meet individual needs

Principles of care in health and social care settings

• Types of care settings
• The rights of service users
• Person-centred values
• Effective communication in health and social care settings
• Protecting service users in health and social care settings.

Year 11

Overview/core aims for the year:

The focus is on a specific type of care – creative & therapeutic activities

Core knowledge

• Therapies and their benefits
• Creative activities and their benefits
• Planning and delivering creative activities

We will then revisit the principles of care in health and social care settings in preparation for the Summer (Terminal) Examination.

Year 12

Overview/core aims for the year:

In year 12 the health and social care curriculum will include an introduction to health and social care which will therefore be accessible to newcomers as well as previous students.

Core knowledge :

• Equality diversity and rights in health and social care
• Health, safety and security in health and social care
• Building positive relationships in health and social care
• Nutrition for health

Year 13

Overview/core aims for the year:

In Year 13 students will continue to develop and build on the fundamentals taught in year 12.

Core knowledge:

• Anatomy and Physiology for health and social care
• Specific sexual health, reproduction and early development