Health and Social Care
Welcome to the Health and Social Care site.
Please find links and resources that support your learning whilst studying Health and Social Care here at Astor Secondary School.
If you have any queries or comments then please feel free to contact:
Director of Health and Social Care: Gemma.Browne@astorschool.com
What is Health and Social Care?
What will I learn?
KS4
Learners will be following the OCR Cambridge National Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care specifications, and there will be continous assessment throughout the two years of study.
What will I learn and what skills will I develop?
This subject inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the health and social care sector, or in a related sector where knowledge of health and social care will be of use, such as early years.
Learners will be encouraged to be independent and creative. Topics that are covered inculde examining skills in the health and social care sector such as the underpinning care values and an understanding of the different life stages that individuals’ move through, as well as learning practical communication skills.
Assessment
Year 10: New Specification: Excellent attendance is a must as every lesson counts. The assessment is two centre assessed units (NEA) and one externally assessed (exam). Sticking to deadline is essential in order to reach your full potential in this subject.
Year 11:Legacy Specfication: Excellent attendance is a must as every lesson counts. The assessment is 25% examination, and 75% coursework, which is split into three assignments. Sticking to deadline is essential in order to reach your full potential in this subject.
Where will this course lead me?
This course will support progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic health and social care course or an apprenticeship or, more broadly, progression to qualifications in other sectors, such as early years give learners the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment within a range of junior job roles across the health and social care sector.
KS5
Learners will be following the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study Health Science, Social Care or Childcare.
This qualification isn’t just about caring for babies or the elderly and the ill; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a health and social care-related programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.
The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels, such as Cambridge Technicals in Science, A level Biology, A level Physics or Cambridge Technicals in Engineering.
What skills will I learn and what skills will I develop?
This course offers many opportunities for you to experience various aspects of the Health Care and Social Care sector. The units will give you an understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective communication in health and social care, the importance of legislation in health and social care and how to deliver a person-centred approach in the care given. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as communication, research, planning and organisation.
Excellent attendance is a must as every lesson counts. Time management is a very important skill as being able to manage your assignments alongside your other studies is imperative. Your ability to work independently as well as in a team is also important during studying Health and Social Care here at Astor College.
Assessment
Assessment is three examinations and three assignments. All six units must be passed.
Where will this course lead me?
This course will support progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic health and social care course or an apprenticeship or, more broadly, progression to qualifications in other sectors, such as early years give learners the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment within a range of junior job roles across the health and social care sector.
H&SC Assessment schedule
Bespoke Assessment and Homework Schedule for Health and Social Care
Assessment and homework should be meaningful and should allow for effective feedback and should encourage the students to develop their metacognition skills.
KS4 Assessment Schedule
Year 10
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Term |
Class assessment |
Homework |
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1 |
New Topic Unit R035 Book scrutiny (feedback in books) |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences |
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2 |
Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit - spelling, test sentences Coursework assessment |
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3 |
Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit - spelling, test sentences Coursework completion |
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4 |
New Topic RO32 Book scrutiny (feedback in books) |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
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5 |
Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
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6 |
Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
Year 11
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Term |
Class assessment |
Homework |
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1 |
Unit R023 Book scrutiny (feedback in books) |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences |
| 2 |
Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Course work completion |
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3 |
Unit R021 Book scrutiny (feedback in books) |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences |
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4 |
Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
| 5 |
Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
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6 |
End of course |
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KS5 Assessment Schedule
Year 12
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Term |
Class assessment |
Homework |
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1 |
New Topic Unit 2 & 4 Folder/Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions and papers |
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2 |
Folder/Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Exam questions/papers |
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3 |
Unit 4 cont.. and New Unit 3 Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences Exam questions/papers |
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4 |
Folder/Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Exam questions/papers |
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5 |
Unit 4 cont… Folder/Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback New Unit 24 Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Exam questions/papers
Course work completion |
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6 |
Unit 4 cont… Folder/Book scrutiny Crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Exam questions/paper with individual feedback Unit 24 Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Exam questions/papers
Course work completion |
Year 13
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Term |
Class assessment |
Homework |
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1 |
Unit 24 cont Folder/book scrutiny Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders
Exam Unit 4 cont Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences
Coursework completion
Exam questions/papers |
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2 |
New Topic Unit 1 Folder/book scrutiny Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders
Exam Unit 4 cont Exam questions/paper with individual feedback |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences
Coursework completion |
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3 |
Unit 1 cont Folder/Book scrutiny, Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences
Coursework completion |
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4 |
New Topic Unit 13 Folder/book scrutiny Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences
Coursework completion |
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5 |
Unit 13 cont Folder/book scrutiny Coursework assessment – crib sheets in staff planner to summarise whole class progress Individual feedback on draft learner work- located in assessment folders |
Key terminology for unit – spellings, test sentences
Coursework completion |
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6 |
End of course |
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Examination Dates
KS4
Unit R021 Essential values of care for individuals in care settings
- Monday 5th June 2023 (1hr)
KS5
Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
- Monday 9th January 2023 (1.5hrs)
- Monday 16th May 2023 (1.5hrs)
Unit 3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
- Wednesday 11th January 2023 (1.5hrs)
- Thursday 18th May 2023 (1.5hrs)
Unit 4 Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Social Care
- Monday 16th January 2023 (2hrs)
- Tuesday 23rd May 2023 (2hrs)
Literacy with Health and Social Care
Wider Reading Health and Social Care
16.4% of adults in England, or 7.1 million people, can be described as having 'very poor literacy skills' Adults with poor literacy skills will be locked out of the job market, they won't be able to support their child's learning.
Here are some books that you can read for pleasure, they cover some key themes we study in Health and Social Care.
How many of these have you already read? Can you recommend any others?
