Health and Social care is directly linked to people of all ages and their life experiences. If you are a person who enjoys working with others, caring and supporting people then this subject will be of interest to you.

This A Level aims to encourage students to develop and sustain an interest in health, early-years care and education, social care and issues affecting the care sector. Knowledge, understanding and skills are developed and applied relating to health, early-years care and issues affecting the health and social care sector. This includes skills of research, evaluation and problem-solving in a work related context.

The AS focus is the needs of clients and the techniques and professional services aimed at meeting those needs. Assessment covers: Rights, responsibilities and values, Communication in care settings, Health and well-being. The A2 develops AS content through addressing the factors affecting, and issues involved in, service delivery. Assessment covers: Service provision and practitioner roles, Understanding human behaviour and development, Their ability to draw together aspects of these areas in a variety of contexts.