Health & Social Care

Health and Social Care at CHS South gives students the chance to explore one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing employment sectors. With millions of people working in health and social care, and demand continuing to rise, this course provides a pathway into vital, rewarding, and people-focused careers that make a real difference to society.

 

Our Intent

Our intent is to help students develop both the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in health and social care. Through vocational learning, students gain experience of applying theory to real-life situations, developing confidence and independence along the way.

The course enables students to:

• Understand human growth and development across life stages.

• Recognise the impact of life events and the support available.

• Explore health and social care services and the importance of care values.

• Develop practical skills in communication, empathy, and support.

• Apply knowledge to scenarios, interpreting data and creating health improvement plans.

• Build transferable skills in teamwork, organisation, and resilience.

 

Curriculum

Key Stage 4

Year 10 BTEC Health & Social Care Year 11 BTEC Health & Social Care

 

Why Study Health & Social Care?

Studying Health and Social Care provides students with:

Relevant skills for employment – preparing for one of the UK’s largest sectors.

Practical learning – applying knowledge in real-life contexts.

Care values – empathy, respect, and effective communication.

Transferable skills – organisation, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Progression pathways – A-Level or BTEC Nationals, apprenticeships, or direct routes into health and social care work.

Opportunities to make a difference – building the foundations for careers that improve lives.

 

Meet the Team

Miss. Smith - Curriculum Leader for Health & Social Care

Ms. Dillon - Assistant Curriculum Leader for Health & Social Care

Mrs. Aspinall - Teacher

Mrs. Scott - Teacher

 

Extra-Curricular

Students studying Health and Social Care can get involved in:

• Health awareness campaigns and projects

• Volunteering opportunities in the community

• After school revision clubs

 

Further Study

• 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

 

Career Links

Healthcare Professions Nurse Midwife Paramedic Doctor Healthcare Assistant Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist	Social Care Professions Social Worker Care Worker Family Support Worker Residential Care Manager Child Protection Officer Youth Worker
Therapy & Support Roles Counsellor Speech and Language Therapist Dietitian / Nutritionist Community Mental Health Worker	Public Health & Community Health Visitor Public Health Practitioner Community Development Worker Health Promotion Specialist
Education & Early Years Nursery Nurse Teaching Assistant Early Years Practitioner SEN Support Worker	Emergency & Specialist Roles Ambulance Technician Mental Health Crisis Worker Support Roles in the NHS

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