The Curriculum Purpose of BTEC at KS4, in Health and Social Care, is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of a wide range of opportunities within the field, whilst preparing students for the world of work. It is a vocational qualification which takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment.  

The course raises awareness of different needs and the range of primary, secondary and tertiary services available. The key aspects of the Health & Social Care curriculum include human development, care values and health & wellbeing. All aspects of the curriculum develop skills such as empathy, lifestyle factors, social, cultural and economic factors, understanding of stereotypes, discrimination and the importance of a holistic approach.

The curriculum challenges students to work independently (through assessment-based tasks) and collaboratively and empowers every student to develop a curiosity and a desire for knowledge.  

The curriculum is designed and delivered in a linear way so that each component builds on previous knowledge thereby further embedding students understanding. It allows students to grow in confidence, whilst giving them the opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt.

Year	Autumn	Spring	Summer
10	Component 1 Human lifespan development	Component 1 Human lifespan development	Component 2 Health and Social Care services and values
11	Component 2 Health and Social Care services and values. Component 3 Health and wellbeing	Component 3 Health and wellbeing	Revision and exam preparation

Homework

KS4 – set fortnightly, a variety of revision tasks set on current and previously studied topics to embed knowledge and understanding.

Extra-curricular

The opportunity in Year 10 to choose your work experience in a health or social care setting.

Visits from outside agencies to keep you dated with Health and Social Care in the world of work.