Health & Social Care

Curriculum Vision

The Health and Social Care department aims to provide an excellent platform for students interested in careers in health, social care or childcare, and build lifelong skills that are applicable to society today. Students will be encouraged to explore many themes including equality, diversity and principles of care, underpinning the importance of kindness, belonging and respect within our community. Through our teaching, students will develop empathy and an appreciation of different situations that occur in Health and Social care settings. We will provide students with different experiences to further their understanding, with guest speakers and visits from NHS and social care professionals. We support students in achieving their potential and to fulfil their ambitions in a variety of potential career pathways, such as midwifery, education and social care. 

Curriculum Intent

The Health and Social Care curriculum at LPGS is designed to provide a rich, inclusive, and rigorous education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to understand and contribute to the health, social care, and early years sectors. It supports progression from Key Stage 3 into a range of qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5, including the OCR Cambridge National (CNAT), Academic Award Qualifications (AAQ), and Cambridge Technicals (CTEC), preparing students for further study, apprenticeships, and careers in health and social care.  Students build on prior learning in Thrive, science, and humanities, including understanding of human development, health and wellbeing, and social responsibility. The curriculum introduces key concepts such as rights, care values, and communication, which are developed through practical and theoretical learning across all qualifications.  The curriculum aligns with national expectations for vocational and academic study, embedding core themes such as safeguarding, equality, diversity, and the impact of life events. At Key Stage 4, students explore care principles, individual needs, and health promotion through OCR CNAT and AAQ pathways. At Key Stage 5, CTEC students deepen their understanding of anatomy, psychology, professional practice, and sector specific legislation. 

A video introduction to our PE and Health & Social Care courses in LPGS6 (our co-educational Sixth Form)

 

 

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who have an interest in Health & Social Care and wish to develop skills and learn theory that can prepare them for further study and employment within this sector. This course is particularly suited to students who are looking for a course that is practical in nature. Students will be continually assessed through coursework and there will be a final examination.

The skills learned while on the course are transferable ones that employers are looking for. Alternatively, successful completion of the course provides a gateway to studying at an even higher level e.g. A levels, BTEC courses or Technical Certificate courses.

R033 & R035 (coursework units)

In these units you will be covering the following topics:

  • Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development

  • Knowledge and understanding of how people deal with major life events

  • Knowledge and understanding of the sources of support available to individuals

  • Practical demonstration through designing and delivering a health promotion campaign

R032 (externally assessed unit)

Principles of care in health and social care settings – Students will be required understand the key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care. Topics include:

  • Topic Area 1 – The rights of service users in health and social care setting

  • Topic Area 2 – Person centred values

  • Topic Area 3 – Effective communication in health and social care settings

  • Topic Area 4 – Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care setting

Method of Assessment:

There will be ongoing internal assessment of units and a final examination.

Students’ work will be assessed as a Level 1 Pass, Level 1 Merit, Level 1 Distinction, Level 2 Pass, Level 2 Merit, Level 2 Distinction or Level 2 Distinction*.

Course Description:

Health & Social Care will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the needs of the sector and also the academic requirements to study at university. The Health and Social Care department aim to provide an excellent platform for students interested in careers in health, social care or childcare, and build lifelong skills that are applicable to society today.

The qualification develops a deep common core of knowledge, understanding and skills in this sector through examined and coursework units. 

Skills Required:

A commitment to hard work, the ability to undertake independent research, numeracy skills, critical, evaluative and analytical skills.

Method of Assessment:

For this qualification, students must complete the following units:

  • F090 Principles of health and social care

  • F091 Anatomy and physiology for health and social care

  • F092 Person-centred approach to care

  • F093 Supporting people with mental health conditions

  • F095 – Investigating public health

  • F096 Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health

Progression:

This course is aimed at students who want to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector in careers such as midwifery, social work, public health and many more.