HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

GCE AS/A2 Health and Social Care has proved to be a very popular subject within the school curriculum.  The subject involves the study of health and well-being.  Students learn about the key stages of physical and emotional development and begin to understand the profound influence relationships and life events have on an individual’s health.  Students also examine the factors that influence a persons’ self concept and how people react to changes in their lives.
Students studying this subject complete a work placement in Health, Social Care or Early Years’ setting.
Many students with qualifications in Health and Social Care go on to have interesting and successful careers in childcare, nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching, paramedics, counselling and health-visiting.

H Stewart
Head of Department