Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care, and Child Development

The aims of the Health and Social Care Department

To nurture an interest in caring skills.
To develop presenting and communication skills
To develop critical thinking skills
To encourage students to explore a range of different viewpoints on key issues
To transform students into independent learners who will be able to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world
To encourage students to become confident reflective thinkers

Why study Health and Social Care?

Perhaps the most important reason for studying Health and Social Care or Child Development is because you find it to be an interesting and enjoyable subject. They are also useful qualifications for those who wish to work in person-facing or caring roles in the future.

Child Development

Child Development can be chosen as an early option subject in Year 9, where we build knowledge and confidence in the KS4 topics using research projects and practical activities alongside theory.

Child Development is assessed via both an Exam and Controlled Assessment. The breakdown for assessment is as follows:

Examination

40%- Health and Well-Being for Child Development

The examination is 1 hour 15 minutes and takes place in January of Year 11.

The exam covers:

Reproduction, and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood.
Ante-natal care and preparation for the birth
Post-natal care, checks and conditions for development.
How to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses.
Child Safety.

Controlled Assessment 1

30% – Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to 5 years

This task involves:

Creating a safe environment in a childcare setting
Choosing suitable equipment for a childcare setting
Understanding the nutritional guidelines and requirements for babies and young children.

Controlled Assessment 2

30% – Understand the development of a child from birth to 5 years.

This task involves:

Understanding the physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from 1 to 5 years.
Understanding the benefits of learning through play and understanding the stages of play.
Planning different play activities for a chosen developmental area with a child aged 0–5 years.
Carrying out and evaluating different play activities for a chosen developmental area with a child aged 0 – 5 years.