Health and Social Care
Overview
The Pearson Level 1/2 BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care provides students with a practical and theoretical understanding of the sector. The course explores how individuals grow and develop, the services that support them, and the factors that influence health and wellbeing. It prepares students for further education and careers in health, social care, and early years.
Curriculum Intent
The Health and Social Care curriculum aims to:
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Develop knowledge of human growth and development across the life stages.
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Build understanding of health and social care services and the roles within them.
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Promote core values such as empathy, respect, dignity, and confidentiality.
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Equip students with transferable skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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Prepare students for progression to Level 3 study, apprenticeships, or careers in the sector.
Curriculum Implementation
How the curriculum is taught and organised:
Teaching approach
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A combination of teacher-led instruction, discussion, case studies, and independent research
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Application of learning through coursework assignments based on real-life scenarios.
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Use of exam-style questions to prepare for the external assessment
Sequencing of learning
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Year 10 focuses on building foundational knowledge through Component 1 and Component 2
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Year 11 develops applied understanding and exam readiness through Component 3
Assessment
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Component 1 and Component 2 are internally assessed through coursework assignments.
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Component 3 is externally assessed through a written examination.
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Regular formative assessment through quizzes, extended writing, and mock assessments
Curriculum Impact
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Student progress in coursework and mock examinations
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Outcomes in internal and external assessments
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Development of key employability skills such as communication and analysis
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Student voice reflecting confidence in understanding health and wellbeing.
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Quality of coursework demonstrating application of knowledge to real-life scenarios
Curriculum Structure
Key Stage 4
| Year | Topics / Units | Key Knowledge & Skills |
| 10 | Component 1: Human Lifespan Development Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values |
Life stages and development Factors affecting growth (physical, intellectual, emotional, social) Life events and their impact Types of services and barriers to access Care values and communication skills |
| 11 | Component 3: Health and Wellbeing | Factors affecting health and wellbeing Interpretation of health indicators Planning improvements for individuals Exam technique and application of knowledge |
Textbook(s):
Pearson BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 (2022) Health and Social Care Student Book
Useful Websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02r6yqw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06qx4gt
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/growing-up-poor-breadline-kids-dispatches
Exam Board and specification link:
Pearson Edexcel – BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care (2022)
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/health-and-social-care-2022.html
Enrichment
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Careers workshops and pathways talk.
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Opportunities to explore case studies linked to real-world scenarios.
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Workshops
