Cambridge Health and Social Care | Years 10
Examination Board | Cambridge OCR
Specification Code | Combined Science Trilogy J835
Subject Content
The level 2 Health and Social Care course will inspire and equip students with transferable skills that are relevant to the sector and more widely. It covers the rights of individuals, person-centred values of care, how to protect individuals in various care settings and learn about the impact of life events. The course is assessed through two series of non-exam assessments and an exam at the end of Year 11.
Year 10
Term One
- Introduction to working in Health and Social Care
- Health promotion campaigns
Term Two
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Health promotion campaigns
Term Three
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Supporting individuals through life events
Year 11
In Year 11, through the study of a range of topics across all three of the science disciplines.
Terms One and Two
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Principles of care in health and social care settings
Term Three
- Revision
- Exam
Assessment Details
Students will complete non-exam assessments throughout the course which will contribute to 60% of their final grade. They will complete an exam at the end of Year 11.
Year 10
There will be two formal assessments:
- Initial knowledge checker assessment
- Non-exam assessment – health promotion campaigns
Year 11
There will be two formal assessments:
- Non-exam assessment – supporting individuals through life events
- March mock exam.
Additional Equipment Recommended
- We have recommended revision guides. Students will be provided with links for these.
What can I do to support my child at home?
- Take an interest in the science that students are studying
- Encourage students to practice spellings and learn definitions
- Encourage students to complete the homework and meet deadlines
- Help students prepare thoroughly for assessments
Recommended Resources for the Course
Websites
Books
Teaching Staff
Head of Science
Mrs Beatty - lbeatty@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Second in Science
Mrs Moore - vmoore@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
Teachers of Health and Social Care
Mrs Barnes - jbarnes@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk