-Health and Social-

CURRICULUM INTENT

Health and Social Care is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK with demand for both health and social care employees continuously rising. Study of this sector will provide an opportunity to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge through vocational contexts by studying human lifespan development, health and social care services and values, and health and wellbeing.

The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs and will broaden learners’ experience and understanding of the health and social care sector.

CURRICULUM HOURS

Key StageHours per fortnight
33
45
510

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