Subject Overview:

At Tibshelf Community School, our Health and Social Care course introduces Year 9 students to the vital roles within the healthcare and social care sectors. This option provides an overview of how professionals support the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, as well as the skills required to care for others in a compassionate and professional manner. Through engaging lessons and discussions, students explore topics such as human development, roles in the care profession, first aid and health promotion, laying a foundation for further study in this rewarding field.

The BTEC Health and Social Care course that we start in Y10 offers a more in-depth exploration of these themes, blending academic learning with practical application. Students will cover areas such as effective communication in care settings, understanding human lifespan development, and the importance of person-centred care. Our Health and Social Care curriculum helps students develop essential skills such as empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving, qualities that are highly valued in the healthcare and social services sectors.

Assessment Information – KS3

In year 9, students will complete at least one summative assessment per half-term. These will range in styles to equip the students with a variety of skills. Assessment methods include leaflets, presentations, extended writing and case study exam questions. These assessment methods give students the necessary skills and experience to help them produce effective responses to Pearson Set Assignments in KS4.

Assessment Information – KS4

Students will be assessed by internal Pearson Set Assignments (controlled assessment) and externally assessed written exams.

Components 1 and 2 are assessed through non-exam internal assessment that is designed to demonstrate student’s application of knowledge around human growth and development across life-stages, and the different types of health and social care services.

Component 3 is assessed through a 2-hour written exam worth 60 marks. This requires students to draw on theories, knowledge, and concepts from across the whole qualification.

"I didn’t really know much about Health and Social Care before I started it. However, I love learning about different people’s lifestyles and how other people live in different conditions and how they cope."