Head of Sixthform
Ms A Stead
There are four offerings for prospective Sixth Form students :
Health and Social Care - Single Award
During your course, you will study six units which will include Human Growth & Development, Communication, Care Environments, Health Promotion, Meeting Individual Needs and Investigating Disease. Opportunities will be provided for you to undertake work experience in an area of Health and Social Care which is of personal interest to you, that you will arrange yourself. Work experience is a very valuable learning experience as it will permit you to put theory into practice and will give you the opportunity to work in a variety of care settings such as nursing homes, day centres and health clinics. Your course will also help you to develop skills in Communication, Application of Number, and Information Technology. Key skills form the foundation of education, work and everyday living. They will give you the confidence to make decisions, carry out tasks effectively, work well with others and adapt to a variety of situations - all skills which are vital for the world of work and which employers are looking for.
Health & Social care - Double Award
During your course, you will study 12 units – which focus on four specialist areas: Health, Early Years (Care & Education), Care of older people and individuals with specific needs. Opportunities will be provided for you to undertake work experience in an area of Health and Social Care which is of personal interest to you, which should be arranged by you.
Work experience is a very valuable learning experience as it will permit you to put theory into practice and it will give you the opportunity to work in a variety of care settings e.g. hospital pathology laboratories, social services, residential homes etc. Your course will also enable you to develop Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Information Technology. Key Skills form the foundation of education, work and everyday living. They will give you the confidence to make decisions, carry out tasks effectively, work well with others and adapt to a variety of situations - all skills which are vital for the world of work and which university admissions tutors are demanding.
Psychology
Psychology is the science of mind, behaviour and experience. It is a relatively new discipline which encompasses a wide range of approaches to understand different behaviours. We teach students a number of the main approaches to provide them with an insight in to the discipline as a whole and to develop a greater understanding of their own behaviour in a variety of contexts.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of how society is organised and how we experience life. The subject has formed the basis of groundbreaking research in major social issues such as poverty and crime. Many sociological ideas, such as ‘moral panic’ and charisma, are now in everyday use and the subject raises many questions concerning how people live their lives, such as ‘how important is the job that you do for your sense of self and your future” or, “Are national governments able to ensure that most people have a job and will they be supported with health and social care when they need it?” The subject explores a wide range of issues, including education, the changing roles of women in society, how national statistics are used and how sociologists conduct meaningful research.
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