Health & Social Care
Subject Leader: Mrs R Gill
The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care provides students with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to understand and contribute to high quality care in modern society. Our intent is shaped by the principle that “the measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need.”
Our Health and Social Care curriculum forms young people who are academically prepared, morally grounded and inspired to contribute to a society that is judged — and strengthened — by how it treats those most in need.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 students can choose to study the Level 1/2 Tech Award in Health & Social Care where they will be taught the following units:
Component 1: Human Lifespan Development (coursework unit worth 30% of final grade)
In this unit students learn about growth from infancy to old age, focusing on physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development, key life stages (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, late adulthood), influencing factors (genetics, environment, lifestyle), major life events (marriage, parenthood), and support systems, often through written reports. Students learn typical development milestones and how individuals adapt to life changes, building foundational knowledge for healthcare careers.
Component 2: Health and Social Services and Values (coursework unit worth 30% of final grade)
In this unit students learn about human growth, development and life stages, investigating how events affect individuals and exploring various health/social care services, the skills and values needed (like dignity, respect, compassion), and how to provide person-centred care, all while building practical, transferable skills for future careers or further study.
Component 3: Health and Wellbeing (examination unit worth 40% of final grade).
In this unit students learn to analyse an individual’s health and wellbeing, interpret lifestyle factors and physiological indicators, and design personalized health improvement plans with targets, all through a case study, building skills in communication, problem-solving, and independent learning to support future pathways.
What can I do with a Level 1/2 Tech Award in Health & Social Care?
This qualification equips students with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to progress confidently into further study and future careers within the caring professions. Learners develop a strong understanding of human growth and development, health and wellbeing, and the care values that underpin high‑quality practice. This qualification opens pathways to Level 3 courses such as Health and Social Care, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology and Applied Science, as well as apprenticeships in childcare, social care and health settings. It also provides a strong foundation for future careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, primary education, mental health support, allied health professions and wider community‑based roles.