Key Stage 4 Options Brochure

HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREInformaon from:Mrs A TaylorAssessment:• 60% controlled assessment• 40% wrien examinaonCourse contentThis course looks at the way we care for people, including children and the elderly. It is ideally suited foranyone thinking of working in the ‘caring professions’, such as nursing and social work. This qualificaonaims to:• Develop your knowledge and understanding of health and social care issues• Develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in work-related contexts.You will learn about:• The care needs of major client groups• The range of care services that exist, and how they are organised• The main roles and skills of people who provide health, social care and early years services• Common factors that affect health and well-being.Students taking this subject will be asked for a voluntary contribuon of £20 to cover the cost of workexperience.Work-related learning• You will study possible careers related to health and caring professions• A period of me will be spent on work observaons/experienceProgression routes• Post-16 Health & Social Care• Careers in health and caring professions01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 34