Health and Social Care encompasses a wide range of careers that focus on the well-being and care of individuals. These roles can be broadly categorised into direct care, support services and management/administration. This subject aims to encourage careers in nursing, social work, care work, and allied health professions like occupational therapy and physiotherapy, mental health, community outreach, and health education.

Our ambitious curriculum for Health and Social Care at DSTC is designed:

• To cultivate essential knowledge in various scenarios, to develop an understanding of health and social care, to promote students' development.
• To encourage opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life, enabling students  to make a positive contribution to society.
• To inspire students to a range of experiences and ideas, allowing students to explore their own values and place in the world.

Complementary Subjects:

• Psychology: links theory and the mind, nature and nurture.
• Sport Science: how the body works and functions, skin cells and the nervous system.
• Biology: human development, illness and disease.

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KS4

 

Unit 1 in Year 10 is all about lifespan and development, where students learn how we grow and develop over the different life stages, the different factors that we may face, factors that shape self-concept and our own development.

As they move into unit 2, the students will expand their knowledge of the different services, provision and support that is required in the Health and Social sector; they will consider the role of professionals, their responsibilities linked to legislation and safeguarding.

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 10	Growth and development across the lifespan	Aspects that can affect growth and development	Physical indicators of health	Purpose of promoting health and wellbeing	Introduction to unit 2	Needs across the lifespan, care provision
Year 11	Needs across the lifespan, care provision	Key roles and responsibilities	Safeguarding, legislation. Changing demands in HSC	Revision	Revision	NA

Further Reading/Resources:

• Relevant clips on https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
• https://www.tutor2u.net/
• https://www.tutor2u.net/shop/resources/revision-flashcards?level%5B%5D=664245
• Discussion with individuals they know in the care industry.

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KS5

 

Our Health and Social Care curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students will complete two external examinations and two internally assessed coursework units, ensuring they develop both the academic rigour and the professional skills required for the sector.

External Examinations

Human Lifespan and Development: Students explore how we grow and change across our lives, investigating the PIES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social) factors that influence human development.

Health and Social Care Services: This unit focuses on the responsibilities of professionals and the vital role they play in providing support. It also covers the intricate structure and function of the human body, alongside common disorders that affect different body systems.

Vocational Coursework

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: Students produce a detailed written report on the core principles of care. They will examine how professionals tailor their practice to meet the unique needs of diverse individuals.

Safe Environments in Health and Social Care: This unit investigates different care provisions and environments. Students will analyse the challenges involved in maintaining safety and the importance of creating supportive, high-quality care settings.

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 12	Unit 1 Growth and development/factors	Health promotion, prevention, personalised care and professionals	Unit 6: Principles of HSC Practice Values, confidentiality, duty of care	Accurate record keeping and digital information	How to recognise poor practice, consider recommendations	Unit 3: Principles of HSC Practice - revision for retakes
	Unit 2: Biology	Unit 2: Biology	Unit 2: Biology	Unit 2: Biology
Year 13	Unit 3: Principles of HSC: Values	Unit 3: Principles of HSC: Values, Confidentiality, Duty of care	Unit:3 - synoptic Principles of Health and Social care practice	Unit: 3 - synoptic Principles of Health and Social care practice	Revision of key concepts	Revision of key concepts

Further Reading/Resources:

• Relevant clips on https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
• https://www.tutor2u.net/