Health and Social Care Specialist Qualification

Please apply for all courses via Help You Choose. Applications will open on October 21st.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course descrpition.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

This course aims to develop and sustain an interest in the Care Sector which includes Health, Early Years care, Education and Social Care. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the Care Sector and the issues which affect it. You will develop skills which will enable you to make an effective contribution to the Care Sector. This will also include some practical experience. If you are considering a career in the Health and Social Care sector, this subject will provide you with the skills to make an effective contribution. It will also prepare you for further study and training.

Year 12

Unit 1 – Building Positive Relationship in Health and Social Care

This provides an understanding of communication used in care.

You will demonstrate effective communication skills in a care environment.

Unit 2 – Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

Students will enhance their understanding of equality issues and the effects these may have on health and well-being.

Unit 3 – Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care

Public Examination.

Year 13

Unit 4 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

This unit explores the functions and malfunctions of the main body systems.

Unit 10 – Nutrition for Health and Social Care

Students will learn the recommended nutritional guidelines and functions of nutrients.

Unit 22 - Psychology for Health and Social Care

This unit examines the main psychological perspectives and applies them to care.

The course is made up of six units, three examination units and three coursework units.

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

One of the five to be GCSE Mathematics or English at Grade 4 or above

There is access to Higher Education courses at degree level. The subject is of particular relevance to a wide range of Health, Social Care or Early Years degrees such as Teaching, Nursing and Social Work. A range of employment opportunities are opened up in Social Services, Care of Children and the Elderly and Administration. Some direct entry employment is combined with further training.