Course information
Health Studies
Alsop High School - Liverpool
01512351200
Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH
Course summary

In total students will complete 8 units, 3 of these units are externally assessed through 2 exams and a controlled assessment, the remaining 5 units are internally assessed through coursework. The 8 units are: • Human Lifespan Development (external – exam) • Working in Health and Social Care (external – exam) • Enquiries into Current Research (external – controlled assessment) • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (internal) • Principles of Safe Practice (internal) • Promoting Public Health(internal) • Work Experience in Health and Social Care (internal) • Physiological Disorders and their Care (internal)

Entry requirements

Useful: Knowledge of health and social care settings, care values, health and social care professionals and how to promote individualised care. Essential: Good literacy skills as students will undertake a lot of extended writing.

How you'll be assessed

There are regular deadlines for all units assessed internally and students will be given a 15 day window to work on improving work when possible. There is 1 external exam timetabled for year 12 in May 2021. This will then be followed by a resit opportunity if required.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressQueens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH