The aim of the health and social care curriculum at Sandy Secondary School is to provide students with an understanding of how one of the biggest sectors within the UK operates.. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand the nature of becoming a working professional and the sources of support available to ensure positive health and wellbeing.. The curriculum aims to develop empathy of students and the challenges others may face through their health and wellbeing which may be impacted by genetics, medical conditions or environmental factors.. It explores ways in which health and social care practice and legislation can support individuals with various health conditions, across different life stages, socio-cultural and economic backgrounds.. We develop literacy throughout health and social care by the extensive nature of assignment writing that takes place within the course.. Students are supported to successfully interpret command words, as well as academic research skills to include clear referencing and proofreading.. They are supported to write academically using a third person narrative.. The health and social care curriculum addresses students personal development through subject specific knowledge such as legislations relating to equality, diversity, care and data protection that are fundamental to British Values and rule of Law.. Furthermore, students develop understanding of inequalities individuals may face based on their socio-economic position.. Employability skills are directly taught through core units that reflect working in the health and social care sector, as well as transferable skills such as critical thinking and self-management.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care Awarding body: Pearson BTEC Year 12 Curriculum Autumn Term: Knowledge focus includes Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development, which is assessed through a January exam.. Skills developed during this term include application and evaluation of concepts and theories relating to development through different life stages, as well as exam practice.. Spring Term: Knowledge focus centers on Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (coursework), covering Learning Aims A, B, and C.. Skills developed include research skills, application to case study skills, analytical skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.. Summer Term: Knowledge focus continues with Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (coursework), with emphasis on Learning Aim D.. Skills further developed include research skills, application to case study skills, analytical skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.. Year 13 Curriculum Autumn Term: Knowledge focus includes Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care (January exam) and Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives (Learning Aim C).. Skills developed include exam technique and practice, application and evaluation of theory, and research skills.. Spring Term: Knowledge focus centers on Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives, covering Learning Aims A and B.. Skills developed include research skills, application to case study skills, and analytical skills.. Summer Term: This term focuses on final amendments to Unit 10 resubmissions and completion of the course.. Skills continue to be refined including case study application skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.

By the end of Key Stage 5, students will complete two internally assessed coursework style assignments, and two external examinations.. Each reflect one unit are studied modularly, with grades for each unit cumulated on the course.. Holistically, we anticipate that students will enjoy their learning within health and social care, equipping them with a number of academic research and report writing skills and practical knowledge of how to work with people suitable both for progression into higher education and employment.. As one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, we are proud to support a cohort of our learners to pathways such as degree apprenticeships, undergraduate study or other workplace training within the sector.. Furthermore, by understanding the variety of physical, intellectual, emotional and social factors that impact an individual’s health and wellbeing we hope to ensure our learners leave us being empathetic global citizens.

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The Health and Social Care curriculum at Sandy Secondary School provides students with an understanding of how one of the UK’s biggest sectors operates. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand professional care practice and the sources of support available to ensure positive health and wellbeing.

Students follow the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care, developing empathy, critical thinking, and academic research skills alongside practical knowledge of legislation, equality, and care practice that prepares them for higher education and careers in the sector.

Chloe Kinghorn

Curriculum Leader Psychology & Health & Social Care

Gavin Millard

Vice Principal - Culture, Behaviour & Inclusion

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Overview

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Our Approach to Health & Social Care

Our Health & Social Care department focuses on three key areas that shape everything we do.

Health & Wellbeing

Understanding the physical, intellectual, emotional and social factors that impact health and wellbeing across different life stages and backgrounds.

Care Practice

Exploring legislation, equality, diversity, and care values that underpin professional health and social care practice in the UK.

Employability Skills

Developing transferable skills including critical thinking, academic research, report writing, and self-management for careers in one of the fastest-growing sectors.

Curriculum Intent, Implementation & Impact

Our Health & Social Care curriculum is built around three core pillars. Expand the sections below to read our full statements on what we aim to achieve, how we deliver it, and the difference it makes to our students.

Intent

The aim of the health and social care curriculum at Sandy Secondary School is to provide students with an understanding of how one of the biggest sectors within the UK operates.
It equips learners with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand the nature of becoming a working professional and the sources of support available to ensure positive health and wellbeing.
The curriculum aims to develop empathy of students and the challenges others may face through their health and wellbeing which may be impacted by genetics, medical conditions or environmental factors.
It explores ways in which health and social care practice and legislation can support individuals with various health conditions, across different life stages, socio-cultural and economic backgrounds.
We develop literacy throughout health and social care by the extensive nature of assignment writing that takes place within the course.
Students are supported to successfully interpret command words, as well as academic research skills to include clear referencing and proofreading.
They are supported to write academically using a third person narrative.
The health and social care curriculum addresses students personal development through subject specific knowledge such as legislations relating to equality, diversity, care and data protection that are fundamental to British Values and rule of Law.
Furthermore, students develop understanding of inequalities individuals may face based on their socio-economic position.
Employability skills are directly taught through core units that reflect working in the health and social care sector, as well as transferable skills such as critical thinking and self-management.

Implementation

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care Awarding body: Pearson BTEC Year 12 Curriculum Autumn Term: Knowledge focus includes Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development, which is assessed through a January exam.
Skills developed during this term include application and evaluation of concepts and theories relating to development through different life stages, as well as exam practice.
Spring Term: Knowledge focus centers on Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (coursework), covering Learning Aims A, B, and C.
Skills developed include research skills, application to case study skills, analytical skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.
Summer Term: Knowledge focus continues with Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (coursework), with emphasis on Learning Aim D.
Skills further developed include research skills, application to case study skills, analytical skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.
Year 13 Curriculum Autumn Term: Knowledge focus includes Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care (January exam) and Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives (Learning Aim C).
Skills developed include exam technique and practice, application and evaluation of theory, and research skills.
Spring Term: Knowledge focus centers on Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives, covering Learning Aims A and B.
Skills developed include research skills, application to case study skills, and analytical skills.
Summer Term: This term focuses on final amendments to Unit 10 resubmissions and completion of the course.
Skills continue to be refined including case study application skills, evaluation and justification skills, referencing, extended report writing skills, and proofreading skills.

Impact

By the end of Key Stage 5, students will complete two internally assessed coursework style assignments, and two external examinations.
Each reflect one unit are studied modularly, with grades for each unit cumulated on the course.
Holistically, we anticipate that students will enjoy their learning within health and social care, equipping them with a number of academic research and report writing skills and practical knowledge of how to work with people suitable both for progression into higher education and employment.
As one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, we are proud to support a cohort of our learners to pathways such as degree apprenticeships, undergraduate study or other workplace training within the sector.
Furthermore, by understanding the variety of physical, intellectual, emotional and social factors that impact an individual’s health and wellbeing we hope to ensure our learners leave us being empathetic global citizens.

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