Care

The Care department consists of a team of dedicated teachers who have a committed approach to ensure that our students achieve their full potential. We teach Health and Social Care and Child Development in KS4 and KS5.

The diverse background of the teachers ensures students are stretched and challenged within their chosen area. We provide specialist training support such as first aid courses, access to a varied placement program in Care homes, primary schools and nurseries.

This is an exciting time for the Care department as it grows and offers further courses to meet the needs of all students – come and see us!!

 

Study Support

The department offers a wide range of opportunities in order for all students to engage actively and fulfil their potential within the subject areas at all key stages. There are after school clubs, Saturday booster sessions and holiday sessions.

What the students say about the department

"The teachers really care about what we do"

"The department is well organised, and, as students we know what grade we are working at and what to do to improve that grade to reach our potential"

"Teachers are friendly and I am never afraid to ask for help"

"I really enjoy the theory lessons and learning about how the development of a child changes with age."

 

Student destinations

Faiza Sultana - BTEC CPLD/BTEC Applied Science/A2 Health & Social Care
Now studying: Childhood Studies @ Wolverhampton University

Amy Atherton - A2 English Lit./A2 Psychology/A2 Health & Social Care
Now studying: Primary Teaching @ Worchester University

Fauuziyah Begum - BTEC Applied Science/A2 Psychology/A2 Health & Social Care
Now studying: Psychology @ BCU

Majeha Begum - A2 English Lit./A2 Psychology/A2 Health & Social Care
Now studying: Social Care and Health Studies @ Wolverhampton University

Contact

Mrs. S Wall, email: s.wall@georgesalter.com

Ms. B Kakkad, email: b.kakkad@georgesalter.com

 

Not offered at Key Stage 3 level.

Year 10

In year 10 we introduce students to the main themes in either Health and Social Care or Child development.

By studying Edexcel BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 Award in Health & Social Care it is hoped that you will:

• Gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the health and social care sector
• Investigate values which underpin care

In Year 10 learners are required to study and complete two components in the qualification.

1. Human Lifespan Development (external exam sat in year 11 )
2. Health and Social Care Services and Values (internal coursework unit)

By studying the Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Children's Play, Learning and Development, it is hoped learners will have the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the early years sector of child development and using play to promote child development.

In Year 10 learners are required to study and complete two components in the qualification.

• Unit 1 - Patterns of Child Development, External exam (sat in year 11)
• Unit 2 - Promoting Children's Development, Through Play (Internal, coursework) 

Year 11

In Year 11, in Health and Social Care you will revisit the exam unit with the intention of sitting the exam in January. You will also complete, Unit 3 Health and Wellbeing (External Synoptic Unit)

In Year 11 CPLD, you will also revisit the exam unit with the intention of sitting the exam in January. You will also complete the final Unit of work: Unit 3 The Principles of Early Years Practice (Internal, coursework)

 

At KS5, the Care Department offers several courses.

Click on the links below for further information:

• Children's Play, Learning and Development - BTEC, National Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level)
• Health and Social Care - BTEC National Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level); BTEC National Diploma (equivalent to two A Levels)