Health & Social Care
Empowering Future Caregivers: Health and Social Care Education
In the heart of our curriculum lies Health and Social Care, a vital domain for those aspiring to contribute to the healthcare sector. As the healthcare landscape evolves, we equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in this field.
Shaping Tomorrow's Caregivers
In the UK, approximately 3 million individuals – equivalent to 1 in 10 people – dedicate themselves to health and social care roles. With an aging population, the demand for these crucial services is expected to surge. Consequently, the need for skilled professionals to fill these roles will continue to rise. Locally, the significance is tangible, as Basildon University Hospital stands as one of the community's largest employers.
A Knowledge-Rich Journey
Our mission is to provide a knowledge-rich journey in health and social care for those opting for this KS4 and KS5 path. We set the stage for learners to transition seamlessly to higher education or professional avenues while honing transferable skills pivotal for both future studies and careers in this sector.
Children's Learning, Play, and Development
In the realm of KS4 options, we present a course tailored to ignite passion and intrigue in learners contemplating a career in the early years sector or associated domains where child development knowledge is indispensable. This comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of child development while holistically nurturing a child's growth. Not only does it provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the early years sector, but it also paves the way for potential employment opportunities in this field.
At Gable Hall School, Health and Social Care isn't merely a subject; it's a gateway to a world where compassionate caregivers thrive, where individuals shape healthcare futures, and where knowledge transforms into tangible impact.
Childrens Learning Play and Development Learning Journey
Key Stage 4
Nurturing Future Care Professionals: BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care
Embarking on a journey to create proficient care professionals, the BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care is meticulously structured into three components, woven together over a two-year course duration. This program is meticulously designed to not only arm students with knowledge but also instill the values and skills required for meaningful contributions in the realm of health and social care.
Comprehensive Component Breakdown
In the inaugural component, students delve into the intricate tapestry of human growth and development across the lifespan – a journey spanning infancy to older adulthood. This exploration delves deep into factors that influence this trajectory, encompassing major life events like marriage, parenthood, and bereavement. Here, learners engage with the profound impact of these events and comprehend the dynamics that shape individuals' paths.
Transitioning to the second component, students assume the role of community detectives. Armed with research prowess, they delve into local health and social care services, unraveling the intricate web that connects these vital resources to the community. Understanding how individuals access these services and the support interwoven within the community fabric, learners grasp the real-world intricacies. This knowledge isn't static; students apply these insights to scenarios, embodying essential care values in practical contexts.
Both of these initial components embrace a coursework assessment, allowing students to showcase their understanding through comprehensive and applied assignments.
Culminating in the final stretch, learners channel their acquired skills towards interpreting physiological health data. Armed with this information, they mastermind customized care plans aimed at enhancing individuals' overall well-being. This final component goes beyond theoretical realms; it's about crafting tangible solutions that elevate lives. A synoptic examination, undertaken in year 11, serves as the assessment mode for this segment, encapsulating the cumulative knowledge gained.
Empowering a New Wave of Care Professionals
The BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care transcends textbook learning. It's a journey that not only imparts knowledge but also nurtures the ethical underpinnings essential for impactful care. As our students progress through each component, they embody the spirit of compassionate caregiving, armed with not only theoretical acumen but also the practical savvy to bring about tangible change in the lives they touch.
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/health-and-social-care.html
Key Stage 5
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent to three A Levels, which means when you have finished the course you can choose to go into higher education, further training, or straight into a job within the Health & Social Care Sector.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of eight mandatory units (providing 480 guided learning hours or 80 credits) plus optional units that provide for a further 600 guided learning hours (100 credits) to produce a combined total of 1080 guided learning hours (GLH) or 180 credits for the completed qualification. This is approximately 18 units over 2 years. All units must be successfully achieved.
Staff
Miss T McNaughton - Department Leader of HSC
Ms S. Weston - Director of Sixth Form
