Health, Social and Child Care
Head of Department: Ms J Whitmore
Welcome to the Health and Social Care Page. Health and Social Care follows the OCR Cambridge Nationals Level 1 / 2 Certificate and is taught from KS4 for students that select this subject in their Y9 option choices. The course is graded slightly different to GCSE's however, it is a highly recognised vocational programme and equivalent to GCSE's. Throughout the course students will learn specialist skills and knowledge needed to work in various care settings. Students will be assessed in a range of ways which include, coursework, exams and a practical component. This will give students the opportunity to enhance the wider variety of skills needed within the care industry. Students who study the course often go on to further education to specialise one of the career paths below.
Curriculum Intent
This qualification recognises and gives equal opportunities through vocational education to significantly benefit students that perform better when examinations are not the only form of assessment criteria. This course is assessed with a more holistic approach with 60% coursework outcome and 40% examination outcome.
There is an ever growing increased demand for more skilled employees within health, social and child care industries. This qualification starts to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to have a successful career in care setting sectors and prepares them for further education and specialised apprenticeship opportunities.
On competition of studying Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 students will have enhanced their ability to communicate effectively through the implementation of a person centred approach to meet individual needs and follow the care principles. Furthermore, students will understand life stages, the impacts of expected and unexpected life events and the support networks available. Moreover, students will understand the importance of Public Health and appreciate how promotion campaigns can improve societies health and wellbeing. The qualification will not only have enhanced subject specific knowledge and understanding, but it will also of developed a range of skills to assist in success for other studied subjects and the workplace. At the end of Y11 students will have enhanced their exam technique, assignment writing, problem solving, creative thinking and presentation skills. Furthermore, pupils will have started their journey to become more independent learners in preparation for higher education. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to effectively plan, research and reference, which are all required skills for Key Stage 5 and beyond.
Key Stage 3
Although this subject is not taught at Key Stage 3, students will transfer knowledge, skills and understanding from PSHE units when commencing their Health and Social Care studies at Key Stage 4.
Key Stage 4
Cambridge National in Health and Social Care introduces you to the specialist knowledge and skills needed to work in various care settings. As part of the qualification, you’ll cover the principles of care, how to communicate effectively to build positive relationships, helping individuals find the support they need following life events, understand health and safety requirements as well as plan and deliver a health promotion campaign to improve public health of society.
Students will complete three units over the duration of two years and will be assessed via external examination and internally moderated coursework assignments.
The Units assessed by internally moderated coursework make up 60% of a students overall grade (each unit worth 30%). Coursework assignments are marked out of 60 and have both written and practical elements to the assessment. The two coursework units are as follows:
RO33 Supporting individuals through life events
- Life stages development from childhood into later adulthood
- Impacts of expected and unexpected life events
- Sources of supports
RO35 – Health promotion campaigns
- Current public health issues and the impact on society
- Factors influencing health and well being
- Plan, create, deliver and evaluate a health promotion campaign
The external examination unit makes up the remaining 40% of a students overall grade. Students will have 1 hour 15 minutes to complete the paper with a maximum of 70 marks available. This examination is sat at the end of Y11 in May.
RO32 – Principles of care exam unit
- The rights of service users
- Person-centred values
- Effective communication
- Protecting service users & service providers
Year 10 Curriculum
RO33 Supporting individuals through life events
RO32 – Principles of care exam unit (Topic Areas 1 & 2)
Y11 Curriculum:
RO35 – Health promotion campaigns
RO32 – Principles of care exam unit (Topic Areas 3 & 4)
More information for each of these units can be found at:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/health-and-social-care-level-1-2-j835/
Key Stage 5
After studying OCR Level 1 / 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Health and Social Care, students will have the opportunity to further study the subject here at Claremont High School, in Key Stage 5 with the Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (Equivalent to one A Level).
Year 12
Coursework Studied September to July in Y12.
F092: Person-centred approach to care
This unit is assessed by students completing tasks of a live assignment.
In this unit students will learn the principles and values that underpin a person-centred approach to care and the practical tools that can be used to develop care plans for individuals. They will explore how to communicate in health and social care, how to build relationships and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve person-centred care. Students will learn to write outline care plans to suit individuals, using person-centred approaches and develop their reflective practice skills.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Taking a person-centred approach
o Topic Area 2 Meeting needs and providing support in a person-centred way
o Topic Area 3 Communication skills needed to offer person-centred care
F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions
This unit is assessed by students completing tasks of a live assignment.
In this unit students will learn about how individuals with mental health conditions can be cared for and supported in a way which is suitable for their needs. They will do this through exploring the meaning of mental health and mental health needs, and considering the main types of mental
health conditions and how these may affect the life of individuals. Students will explore the different ways that individuals may be supported to promote their mental wellbeing, manage their condition, and different forms of treatment and support that may be available.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Definitions and views of mental health
o Topic Area 2 Mental health conditions
o Topic Area 3 Provision of mental health services
o Topic Area 4 Treatment and support for mental health conditions
FO90 Exam studied September – May in Y12
F090: Principles of health and social care
This unit is assessed by an 1 hour 30 minutes exam with a maximum of 60 marks.
In this unit students will learn about the key topics that are important to develop underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to health and social care.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings
o Topic Area 2 Managing hazards, health and safety in health and social care settings
o Topic Area 3 Legislation in health and social care settings
o Topic Area 4 Best practice in health and social care settings
Year 13
FO91 Exam studied September – January of Y13
Anatomy and Physiology for health and social care
Exam paper 1 hour 30 minutes with maximum of 60 marks
In this unit students will learn about the arrangement of body systems and the structure and function of the component parts. They will learn about key processes within each body system, that enable them to function properly. Students will then explore conditions affecting these systems,
specifically learning about the biological basis, monitoring, treatment and impact on lifestyle and independence.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Cardiovascular system
o Topic Area 2 Respiratory system
o Topic Area 3 Digestive system
o Topic Area 4 Musculoskeletal system
o Topic Area 5 Control and regulatory systems
o Topic Area 6 Reproductive system
FO94 & FO96 Coursework Units studied September -May in Y13
F094: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions
This unit is assessed by students completing tasks of a live assignment.
In this unit students will learn about the different types of long term physiological conditions, how these are caused and the daily and long term effects on individuals. In addition, they will develop an understanding of the different methods of monitoring these conditions as well as
treatments. Students will have the opportunity to conduct their own research and gather data on services in their local area; this data will be used to present their ideas on the effectiveness of the local services. The skills students develop conducting and interpreting their research will be independent learning, referencing, time management and critical thinking.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Long term physiological conditions
o Topic Area 2 Monitoring and treatment
o Topic Area 3 Impact of long term conditions
o Topic Area 4 Support individuals to plan their care and support
F096: Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
This unit is assessed by students completing tasks of a live assignment.
In this unit students will learn about and research the most important aspects of sexual health including relationships, the law, consent, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, pre-conceptual care, birth, and the immediate care of the baby, and how to obtain support for these. They will also learn to produce advice and guidance that is personalised for specific individuals with issues related to sexual health and pregnancy, birth and postnatal health. Students will develop skills needed to deliver advice and guidance in a sensitive and professional way and review the process of doing this.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Advice and guidance on sexual health issues
o Topic Area 2 Advice and guidance on pregnancy, birth and post-natal issues
o Topic Area 3 Plan, deliver and review an advice and guidance session
Enrichment
- Guest Speakers from Health and Social Care Industry
- Care home visit
- Public Health campaigns workshop
Next Steps
Both these qualifications give students the platform to have the necessary entry requirements to study a Health and Social Care related undergraduate degree at university. Many students that have completed these qualifications here at Claremont High School have gone on to study Nursing, Medicine, Early years teaching, Health and Social Care or Psychology at university.
Students will develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations in the health and social care industry. This means that the qualification not only allows an avenue to further education, but also equips students to go straight into entry level jobs in the industry and apprenticeship opportunities.