Health and Social Care (3 x A Level Equivalent) BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Edexcel

Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 19th November. As this is always a very popular event, we run three separate booking slots throughout the evening to help us accommodate as many families as possible and ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit.

Booking slots will become available from 16th October. We would strongly recommend booking as soon as bookings open, as spaces can fill quickly.

We look forward to welcoming you and giving you the opportunity to find out more about our Sixth Form, meet our staff and students explore the fantastic opportunities available to our students.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Applications Open – 2nd November 2026

Applications Close – 30th June 2027

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The Sixth Form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Applications are currently closed. Please check back at the beginning of November to submit your application.

This broad qualification is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in health and social care.

BTEC Nationals are QCF Level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills which they need to prepare for employment.

*Please note that due to the ongoing DfE curriculum review that these subject specifications are subject to change. The review is schedule to conclude in January 2025.

The units you will study include:

Human lifespan development

Working in health and social care

Enquiries into current research in health and social care

Meeting individual care and support needs

Work experience in health and social care

Principles of safe practice in health and social care

Promoting public health

Psychological perspectives

Physiological disorders and their care

This subject involves 100 hours of work experience in a health or social care placement to enhance your understanding of the subject. Students are also encouraged, where possible, to carry out voluntary work in one of these sectors.

This subject is assessed through internal and external assessments and is the equivalent of three A Levels. Assignments are spread evenly throughout the two years.

Students sit an exam in year one that must be passed to progress to the second year of studies.

We would recommend a BTEC Level 2 merit in health and social care or a GCSE level 4 in English Language.

Science GCSE grade 4 or above.

Vocation

Related employment in this sector.

Academic

This carries UCAS points for progression to university. Previous students have gone on to study: adult nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, care work and child care work.