Course information
Health Studies
Edmonton County School - Enfield
02083603158
Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ
Course summary

It is a vocational course that will provide students with both the knowledge and skills needed for a range of health or care environments. Students enjoy learning such a wide variety of topics from different approaches in the health sector to how humans develop throughout their lifespan. Students will study Human Lifespan Development, working in Health and Social Care and Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs as compulsory units. In addition, teacher-chosen optional topic for coursework assessments will be Psychological perspectives in Health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including either English Lang/Lit or Maths at Grade 4 Merit or above in BTEC HSC if taken. Plus, 5 GCSE Grades 9-4 including GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Human Lifespan Development and Working in Health and Social Care units will be assessed by public examinations lasting 90 minutes. The other three units taught will be assessed by coursework tasks to be completed by set deadlines. Each unit of coursework is assessed using the following criteria- Pass, Merit or Distinction

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEnfield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLittle Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ