Health and Social Care

Head of Department: Mrs P Deighton

Discover the dynamic world of Health & Social Care, a subject that goes beyond the classroom to offer real-world skills and inspire future care professionals! In this engaging course, students dive into exciting projects like designing and delivering their own health campaigns, understanding the critical need for such initiatives in the UK, and exploring their impact on diverse communities. You'll learn how to plan every detail of a campaign, from setting aims and timelines to engaging target audiences and gathering feedback.

Beyond campaigns, students delve into the core principles of care, examining the rights of service users, such as choice, confidentiality, and protection from harm, and understanding the profound benefits of upholding these rights, like empowerment and trust. The curriculum emphasizes person-centered values, including individuality, dignity, and respect, and introduces the vital "6 Cs" of care: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. Effective communication is a key focus, with students exploring verbal and non-verbal methods, and understanding their impact on service user well-being.

As you progress, you'll gain a deep understanding of life stages and key developments from childhood to older adulthood, recognizing how various factors—physical, social, emotional, economic, cultural, and environmental—influence growth and development. The curriculum also covers essential practical skills, like measuring pulse rate, peak flow, and BMI, and understanding the importance of personal hygiene, safety, and security measures in protecting individuals. For those aspiring to careers in healthcare, social work, or related fields, Health & Social Care provides an invaluable foundation, fostering empathy, critical thinking, and practical expertise that can truly make a difference in people's lives.

Contact email: STA-HeadOfHandSC@stanway.school