Health and Social Care

Subject:

Health and Social Care 

Subject Overview:

Health and Social Care is an interesting, relevant and exciting subject. It relates to the day to day life of an individual and the developmental changes over the course of their life. It highlights the role of health and social care professionals in various care services and how they can promote vital care values to their clients. Another component we cover is health and wellbeing investigating ways in which we can lead a healthy lifestyle and how best to promote this.

It covers a vast range of key topics and promotes collaborative learning, discussion, problem solving, debate and an awareness of current issues in health. This course is offered to students as an option subject to be completed in years 10 & 11.

KS4

Content:

Year 10

Year 11

Autumn Term 1

Component 1 – Human Lifespan and development 

Physical, intellectual, emotional and Social development through the 6 different life stages

• Infancy

• Early Childhood

• Adolescence 

• Early adulthood 

• Middle Adulthood

• Later Adulthood

Factors affecting development

Physical
Lifestyle
Emotional & Social
Cultural
Environmental

Economic

Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values – Continued 

Obstacles that individuals requiring care may face

Motivation

Self-esteem

Time constraints

Lack of support

Unachievable targets

Availability of Resources

Disability

**Component 2 Internal Assessment**

30%

Release of Pearson Set Assignment (PSA)

Begin completing the PSA in lesson time. Time given for planning and preparation.

Autumn Term 2

Component 1 – Human Lifespan and development – Continued

Life Events – Health and Wellbeing, Relationship Changes & Life Circumstances

Impacts of life events on growth and development –
Expected/unexpected

**Component 2 Internal Assessment**

Continued

Release of Pearson Set Assignment (PSA)

Completion of PSA in lesson time

Grades submitted to the exam board and assessed.

Spring Term 1

**Component 1 Internal Assessment**

30%

Release of Pearson Set Assignment (PSA)

Completion of PSA in lesson time. Time given for planning and preparation.

Grades submitted to the exam board and assessed. 

Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing – External Assessment 

Factors affecting health and Wellbeing

Physical factors

Lifestyle factors

Social Factors

Cultural Factors

Economic Factors

Environmental Factors

Impact of Life Events

Physical Events

Relationships Changes

Life Circumstances

Spring Term 2

Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values

Health conditions

Primary Care Services

Secondary Services 

Allied Healthcare professionals

Services for children, young people, adults, children with specific needs, older adults.

Informal Carers   

Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing – External Assessment – Continued

Health Indicators

Pulse Rate

Blood Pressure

Body Mass Index

Interpretation of data

Abnormal Readings 

Summer Term 1

Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values – Continued 

Barriers to accessing services –

Physical Barriers 

Sensory Barriers

Social, Cultural & Psychological barriers

Language Barriers

Geographical Barriers

Barriers to people with learning disabilities

Financial Barriers

Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing – External Assessment – Continued

Person-centred approaches to improving health and wellbeing

Importance and benefits of a person-centred approach 

Recommendations and actions to improve health and wellbeing

Support Available 

Summer Term 2

Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values – Continued 

Skills in health and social care – 

Problem Solving

Observation

Dealing with difficult situations 

Organisation

Empathy

Trustworthiness

Honesty

Values in health and Social Care: 6C’s

Care

Compassion 

Competence

Courage

Commitment

Communication 

Obstacles that individuals requiring care may face

Motivation

Self-esteem

Time constraints

Lack of support

Unachievable targets

Availability of Resources

Disability

Health conditions

Addiction

Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing – External Assessment – Continued

Examination Preparation 

Past exam papers

Revision techniques

Exam at the beginning of May 

**Component 3 External Assessment**

40% 

How can parents support their child’s progress in this subject?

1. Encourage your child to attend ‘booster’ sessions available after school during the PSA assessment window.

2. Encourage your child to attend revision sessions that will be available after school.

3. Encourage and support your child in completing the homework set. This will be published on class charts along with the due date which will be available for you to view.

4. Help and support your child in completing practice exam papers along with key terms.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

1. Booster sessions will be available for your child to attend each week.

2. Career Talks – Various professionals from a range of different careers in the health and social care sector – Paramedic, Mental Health nurse, Director of Nursing and Midwives. More to be confirmed.