Health and Social Care Curriculum

“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie

The Health and Social Care department aims to provide learners with the ability to gain and apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of health, social care and early years settings. Learners will be able to use transferable skills and tools to improve their learning in other subjects with the aim of enhancing employability when they leave education, contributing to both their personal development and future economic well-being.

OCR Cambridge National Award in Health and Social Care – Key stage 4 

This is a modular course, consisting of three units and is designed to give a broad introduction to health, social care and early years care practice and provision. It is valuable as an introduction to a wide range of careers and to further study. This includes an exam and two coursework units. Learners will receive six lessons per fortnight and gain a Level 1 or 2 qualification in OCR Cambridge National Award.

Cambridge Nationals are vocationally related qualifications that take an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. The Cambridge National in Health and Social Care introduces students to the specialist knowledge and skills needed to work in various care settings. Underpinning the qualification is a focus on core values and communicating with individuals so as to maintain their dignity and sense of being valued.

They will learn about:

R057: Health and well-being for child development. 

In this unit, students will learn about the importance of pre-conception health and reproduction, antenatal care and preparation for birth. They will also learn about care and the conditions in which a child can thrive.

R058: Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years.

In this unit ,students will learn how to create a safe environment for children from birth to five years in childcare setting. Students will research and choose equipment that is suitable and safe for use and will learn about children’s nutrition and dietary needs.

R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years.

In this unit, students will learn the physical, intellectual and social development norms for children from one to five years. You’ll understand the importance of creating plans and providing different play activities to support children in their development.

This course will inspire students to consider a career in early years, or related sectors. It will support progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic course, such as early years, health and social care or psychology, or an apprenticeship.

Across the two years, learners will study two centre-assessed units which are moderated by OCR and prepare for an externally marked examination unit.

Teaching Staff 

  • Mrs K Haresign

Useful websites/resources for students and parents

Useful Documents 

Health And Social Care Curriculum Overview

Year 10 Path

Year 11 Path