- Unit F090: Principles of health and social care – This exam unit provides the foundational knowledge for the sector. It covers four key areas: equality and rights, health and safety management, relevant legislation, and principles of best practice in care settings.
- Unit F092: Person-centred approach to care: This assignment unit focuses on the core principles and values of person-centred care. You learn how to apply essential communication skills, develop individual care plans, and utilize reflective practice to meet needs holistically.
- Unit F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions – This assignment unit aims to provide a clear understanding of mental health needs and conditions. You learn about the different types of conditions, their impact, and the various forms of treatment, support, and interventions used to promote mental wellbeing.
Curriculum Intent
Demand for both health and social care is likely to continue to rise due to the ageing population, so we study Health and Social Care to provide a fluid and dynamic, knowledge rich KS4 curriculum, which gives learners access and progression to KS5 and beyond in order to help fill these vital roles within society today.
KS4: Health & Social Care
- Component 1 – Human Lifespan Development
You will investigate how, in real situations, human development is affected by different factors and that people deal differently with life events. Assessment – Internally assessed - Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values
You will study and explore practically, health and social care services and how they meet the needs of real service users. Assessment – Internally assessed - Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing
You will study the factors that affect health and wellbeing, learning about physiological and lifestyle indicators, and how to design a health and wellbeing improvement plan. Assessment – Externally assessed
KS5: Health & Social Care
Entry requirements: 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE
The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care is a vocational qualification that is equivalent to one A-Levels and carries the same UCAS points for university entry. This course uses a mixed-assessment approach, combining both external written examinations (typically making up 40% of the grade and covering mandatory units like Anatomy and Physiology) and internal assignments (coursework) that are center-assessed and externally moderated by OCR (making up the remaining 60%). The overall qualification is graded using a system of Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction*, providing a hands-on and academically rigorous pathway that leads directly to higher education in fields like Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, and other health-related professions.
- Unit F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – This exam unit requires you to master the structure and function of key human body systems. The focus is on understanding physiological processes, identifying common diseases that affect these systems, and analyzing the impact of these conditions on a person’s life and care needs.
- Unit F094: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions – This assignment unit focuses entirely on practical support strategies for individuals living with chronic physical illnesses. You learn how to implement care that maintains the independence and quality of life for people with long-term conditions.
- Unit F097: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles – This assignment unit explores the vital impact of diet and physical activity on wellbeing. You study the specific nutritional needs of different individuals and analyze the various social, economic, and psychological factors that influence lifestyle choices.