Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care is a relatively new subject on the
curriculum at Millthorpe. It is one of the three vocational
subjects that we offer at the school in KS4. We are now in
our third year and it is proving to be a popular course,
with many pupils continuing to study the subject at York
College when they leave at the end of Year 11.
The course consists of three units; two are assessed through
coursework and one by an end of year examination.
- Health, Social Care and Early Years
services, assessed by coursework.
- Promoting health and well-being, assessed by coursework.
- Understanding personal growth and development assessed
by an end of year external examination.
It is an ideal course for those pupils considering a profession
in the NHS e.g. nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social
care services e.g. Care Assistant or those considering working
with young children
As this is a vocational subject we link with industry and
businesses wherever possible for example in year 10 pupils
visit local gyms and leisure centres to learn about exercise
and health. We have visiting speakers such as the school
nurse and personal trainers. In year 11 we have a study day
where local health professionals deliver workshops to increase
the pupils understanding about he careers in health and social
care settings. Pupils also have an extra work experience
visit to a Health, Social Care or Early Years setting to
enable them to work shadow a professional. |
