Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)

What you will study:

AAQ Early Childhood Development (Extended Certificate)

  • Children’s development
  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Play and Learning
  • Research and Reflective Practice

AAQ Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate)

  • Human lifespan development
  • Meeting individual care needs
  • Working in health and social care
  • Psychological perspectives
  • Nutrition
  • Current enquiries into research
  • Public health
  • Principles of safe practice
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Progression

The Health, Social Care, Community Justice and Early Years sectors offer a variety of rewarding careers. These qualifications provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare you for progression to university or employment: Analytical skills, research skills, independent learning, problem solving, communication skills, resilience, self-management and working collaboratively.

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Career Opportunities

Some career examples include Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Psychologist, Paramedic, Dietician, Radiographer, Operation Department Practitioner, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist,
Mental Health Professional, Teacher.

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Further Information

2025 Results

BTEC Health & Social Care Extended Certificate:

  • Dist* – Dist: 87%
  • Dist* – Merit: 100%

BTEC Health & Social Care Diploma:

  • Dist* – Dist: 94%
  • Dist* – Merit: 100%

Assessments

Assessment is through a combination of coursework and exams.

Course Support

Our Health and Social Care department is committed to supporting you as an individual and will help you to achieve your full potential.

  • One-to-one and group tutorials
  • Assistance with study skills
  • Target setting to improve performance

Work Experience & Enrichment

  • Apply knowledge learnt in the classroom
  • Experience the workplace and develop your skills
  • Placements range from working in a childcare or education setting to working with a healthcare practitioner, occupational therapist or nutritionist.
  • First Aid and Sign Language Enrichment activities

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)