Health & Social Care
Meet the Team.
| Mrs K Hodgson | Teacher of Health and Social Care |
| Mrs L Grassby | Teacher of Health and Social Care |
One of the biggest employers in our area is the NHS, who throughout the pandemic have gained the respect and gratitude of the nation. Students have the opportunity to develop key skills within the Health and Social care subject at De Lacy Academy that can put them on the correct pathway to a rewarding career within the sector and beyond.
Students studying the OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge Nationals in Health and Social Care will explore the essential knowledge and skills needed for working in care-related settings. The course covers key topics such as understanding how to support individuals through life events, effective communication in health and social care environments, and the principles of care that ensure dignity, respect, and safeguarding. Learners will complete a combination of coursework and external assessments, applying what they learn to realistic scenarios. This vocational qualification helps students develop practical and transferable skills such as empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork, preparing them for further study or future careers in health, social care, or early years settings.
At Key Stage 4 the students who choose Health and Social Care at KS4 will follow the OCR Cambridge Nationals specification. To view this image in more detail, please click the OCR Specification below.
| Pedagogy | Enrichment | Further |
| Our pedagogy is supported by: A strand-based approach to teaching health and social care, allowing students to revisit key concepts such as human growth and development, care values and communication to deepen their understanding. Clear modelling of expectations in both coursework and examination components of the qualification. Demonstrate and connect marking and feedback which informs planning and addresses misconceptions during exam work. Assessments and timely intervention to support students in improving their learning and outcomes. Using errors as a learning opportunity and encouraging students to reflect on and improve their work. Teaching that promotes the importance of care values including dignity, respect, safeguarding and person-centred care. Regular opportunities for reflection and discussion to support students in developing empathy and professional attitudes. | We will enrich our curriculum by: Providing opportunities for students to explore real-life health and social care contexts, including case studies based on real care situations. Encouraging students to explore careers within health and social care, including pathways into further education and employment. Exploring current health and wellbeing issues through discussion, media sources and research tasks. Encouraging students to participate in health awareness initiatives and community-based discussions where appropriate. Developing links with other curriculum areas including Science and EPC. Using case studies and real-world examples to provide insight into health and social care professions. Encouraging students to develop independent learning skills through research and coursework tasks. | Our curriculum will enable students to: Learn within a coherent and progressive framework, building knowledge and skills throughout the course. Develop new skills through a variety of engaging contexts including discussion, research and applied learning. Develop a wide range of transferable skills including research, communication and evaluation. Improve their social and moral understanding through exploring health, wellbeing and care needs. Develop the ability to form informed and reasoned opinions about health and care provision. Build an understanding of British values, including respect, tolerance and equality in diverse communities. Develop resilience, independence and confidence to support future learning and career aspirations. |
