Welcome to the Health and Social Care Department
Subject Leader
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Mrs Hâf Matthews
Subject Teachers
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Mrs Sian Windsor
Key Stage 4
The department offers the students an opportunity to follow the BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care. The course is designed to provide specialist work related qualification, which provides a thorough preparation for employment within the Health and Social Care field. The course will focus on:
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Providing opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge
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The role of health or social care worker, their relationship with patients and their responsibilities towards patients.
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Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes for successful performance in working life
Key Stage 5
We offer the WJEC AS/A Level, the course provides an excellent foundation to further education and careers within the health and social care field. During the year/two years, students will gain the opportunity to:
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Organise events in order to promote healthier lifestyles
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Develop a full understanding of the health and social care field
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Analyse and study the full provision of health and social care services
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Develop skills to deal with health clients
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Gain opportunities to develop a range of skills required within the workplace and higher education
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Develop key skills, namely; communication, application of number, working with others and information technology.
Progression/Career Opportunities
Due to the wide ranging topics covered the course provides an excellent foundation to a career in Nursing, Primary Teaching, Social Services. The course provides excellent progression to Higher Education.
