Specification
Specification
(PDF), Last Updated: 21 July 2011
(Version 4) For first teaching from September 2009, for first assessment from Summer 2010, for first award in Summer 2011
Related Circulars
Specification Update (S/IF/78/11)
(PDF), Last Updated: 30 August 2011
Revised GCSE Health and Social Care Single Award Specification (S/IF/84/09)
(PDF), Last Updated: 23 September 2009
We have divided this specification into two units of study:
Unit SA1: Working in Health and Social Care; and
Unit SA2: Personal Development.
Students must study both units. The content of each unit is outlined in more detail below:
Unit SA1: Working in Health and Social Care
- Main employment sectors in health, social care, early years and children’s services
- Job roles in health, social care, early years and children’s services
- Principles of care/providing quality care
- Meeting client needs
- Accessing care services and barriers to access
Unit SA2: Personal Development
- Human growth and development
- Factors affecting growth and development
- Relationships
- Self-concept
- Coping with life changes.
For more information, see the specification.