Course information
Health & Social Care (BTEC Level Three – Extended Certificate)
The Downs School - West Berkshire
01635270000
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Course summary

In the UK, Health and Social Care is a broad term that relates to integrated services that are available from Health and Social Care providers. Health and Social Care combines elements of Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Nutrition, Law and Ethics. All students studying Health and Social Care have the opportunity to participate in work experience alongside their studies. Examples include nurseries, residential homes, hospitals or other caring establishments.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include at least one Science at grade 4 and English at grade 4.

How you'll be assessed

You will study four units over a two-year period, with three mandatory units, two in Year 12 and one in Year 13. Two units are assessed internally (assignment based) and two units are assessed externally. Students must pass ALL units (including those that are externally assessed) to achieve an award under new BTEC criteria.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD