KS4 Health & Social Care
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Health & Social Care
Subject Overview
The Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Health & Social Care provides students with an engaging introduction to the health, social care and early years sectors. The qualification develops students' understanding of human growth and development, health and wellbeing, and the services that support individuals throughout life. It combines theoretical knowledge with vocational application, enabling learners to develop transferable skills including communication, problem-solving, research and evaluation.
Course Structure
Component 1: Human Lifespan Development
- Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
- Life stages and significant life events
- Factors affecting growth and development
Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values
- Health and social care services
- Barriers to accessing services
- Care values and person-centred approaches
Component 3: Health and Wellbeing
- Factors affecting health and wellbeing
- Interpreting health indicators
- Designing health improvement plans
Assessment consists of internally assessed coursework components and an externally assessed component.
Curriculum Intent
Our Health & Social Care curriculum aims to:
- Inspire students to develop an understanding of health, wellbeing and human development across the lifespan.
- Promote awareness of the diverse needs of individuals within society.
- Develop compassionate, reflective and informed young people who understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Build employability and transferable skills that support future study and careers within health, social care, childcare and allied professions.
- Encourage students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts through vocational learning experiences.
Curriculum Implementation
Sequenced Learning
Learning is carefully structured to build knowledge progressively from human development to care provision and health improvement strategies.
Vocational Application
Students engage with realistic case studies, scenarios and assessment tasks that mirror professional practice within health and social care settings.
Literacy and Communication
The curriculum develops subject-specific vocabulary alongside research, discussion, presentation and evaluation skills.
Assessment for Learning
Regular knowledge retrieval, practice assessments and feedback support students in mastering key concepts and preparing successfully for coursework and external assessment.
Careers Education
Students explore pathways into:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Teaching
- Early Years Education
- Health Care Support Services
- Public Health Careers
Curriculum Impact
Students will:
- Develop a secure understanding of factors affecting health, wellbeing and development.
- Demonstrate empathy, resilience, and professionalism when considering the needs of individuals.
- Apply knowledge effectively to vocational and academic contexts.
- Achieve strong outcomes in both coursework and external assessment.
- Be well prepared for progression to Level 3 Health & Social Care, T Levels, apprenticeships and related post-16 pathways.
- Gain valuable transferable skills including communication, organisation, research, analysis and evaluation.
- Careers and Progression
The qualification supports progression to:
- BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care
- A Levels including Psychology, Sociology and Biology
- T Levels in Health
- Apprenticeships
- Health, Social Care and Education professions
The course provides an excellent foundation for students interested in supporting individuals, improving well-being and making a positive difference within their communities.
Pearson Specification
Official Pearson Qualification Page:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/health-and-social-care-2022.html
Direct Specification PDF:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/btec-tec-awards/health-and-social-care/2022/specification-and-sample-assessments/btec-tech-award-health-and-social-care-spec.pdf
Contact
For further information about Health & Social Care at KS4, please contact the Health & Social Care Department: Office:churchmead.org