Our aims
We fully support the school vision of “Every Child, Every Chance, Every Class, Every Day.” Every pupil is recognised as an individual, with unique strengths and talents. Success looks different for each learner, and we celebrate that diversity in every classroom.
Departmental staff
- Mrs C Reel (Head of Department)
- Mrs J Doherty
- Mrs A Crowley
- Mrs A Cumiskey
- Miss H McNamee
- Mrs S Brennan
- Mrs C Landers
- Miss C Gibney
Curriculum
GCSE
CCEA GCSE Health and Social Care
A two year course with exam board CCEA, comprising of two units. The GCSE Health and Social Care specification encourages students to understand aspects of personal development and the health, social care and early years sectors by investigating and evaluating a range of services and organisations. They examine issues that affect the nature and quality of human life, including an appreciation of diversity and culture. They also develop a critical and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving.
Content and Assessment
AS/A2
CCEA GCE Health and Social Care (Single Award)
Students studying Health and Social Care for the first time are welcome to take this course. However students must be aware that the specification examines and builds upon the concepts first introduced in GCSE Health and Social Care.
What can students do with a qualification in Health and Social Care?
This is an ideal course for students who want a broad background in health and social care. Many students with a qualification in GCE Health and Social Care go on to degree-level study in a variety of subjects such as health studies, social policy, social science, social studies, psychology, nursing and/or social work. Other students go on to complete a BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care. Some students go straight into employment in the fields of health and social care.
AS
CCEA exam board; comprising of three units, one exam and two controlled assessment units.
A2
CCEA exam board; comprising of three units, one exam and two controlled assessment units.
