Health & Social Care / Early Years Level 1

UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:

To gain this qualification, students must achieve a minimum of 37 credits (20 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 17 credits from the optional units). Students will complete units including:

• Understanding the Range of Service Provision and Roles within Health and Social Care (Adults, Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Understanding the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults, Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (Adults, Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care (Adults, Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Introductory Awareness of Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Introductory Awareness of Health and Safety in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Introductory Awareness of Person-centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Understanding the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care
• Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle, Physical Disability and Mental Health
• Understanding Risk within Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Textbooks
• Stationery –ring binder, dividers, pens, notebook, plastic wallets etc.
• Access to IT an advantage
• Students are required to purchase uniform, which consists of polo shirts and a fleece (optional). You will also be expected to wear appropriate trousers/skirt and shoes.

4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths (considerations made on a case-by-case basis).

A clean DBS check is required.