Over the next five years, our Health and Social Care course will equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to thrive in one of the UK’s largest and most vital employment sectors. With over 3 million people currently working in health and social care and demand continuing to grow, our vision is to develop confident, compassionate, and work-ready students who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of society.

We aim to create an engaging, industry informed curriculum that not only supports academic success but also promotes real world understanding, employability, and progression into further education, apprenticeships, and careers within the sector. Through strong links with local services and a focus on inclusivity, wellbeing, and practical application, our students will leave as informed and responsible individuals ready to make a positive impact in their communities.

This course enables students to develop an understanding of how individuals grow and develop across the life span, from infancy through to later adulthood. Students explore the factors that influence this development, including the impact of significant life events such as relationships, parenthood, and changes in personal circumstances. Through this, they gain insight into how individuals adapt to change and the types of support available to promote health and wellbeing.
Students are also introduced to the range of health and social care services and their role in supporting individuals and communities. A key focus of the curriculum is the importance of ‘care values’ in ensuring effective, person-centred care. Students are given opportunities to apply and demonstrate these values in practical contexts, helping them to understand both their importance and their real-world application. The curriculum is designed to build a secure foundation of knowledge and understanding, including human growth and development, the structure and function of health and social care services, and the factors affecting health and wellbeing. This knowledge supports the development of essential skills, processes and attitudes required within the sector, such as communication, empathy, and critical thinking. Overall, the course aims to equip students with both the academic understanding and practical awareness needed for progression into further study, apprenticeships, and future careers within health and social care.

Students studying Health and Social Care can get involved in:

• Health awareness campaigns and projects

• Volunteering opportunities in the community

• After school revision clubs

• BTEC National in Health & Social Care (Level 3)

• A-Level Health & Social Care

• Other related vocational qualifications

• Apprenticeships in care, childcare, health support or community work

• Higher education pathways in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Counselling, Paramedic Science, and Public Health

Studying Health & Social Care at CHS South empowers students to care, support and make a difference - developing skills that last a lifetime.