A2 Health and Social Care

A2 Health Studies Aims: To continue developing your abilities in Health Studies To continue to help you fulfil your potential Using your feedback continue to use a variety of teaching methods

A2 Health Studies At A2 students will cover 2 units of work *Unit 9- Working in Health and Social Care (60%) *Unit 7- Provision of Health, Social Care and Children’s Services (40%) *Qualification graded from A*-U

Coursework Unit 9- Working in Health and Social Care This A2 unit consists of coursework which will be internally assessed The aim of this unit is to help you prepare for employment within Health and Social Care You will select two contrasting job roles of your choice You should be able to reflect on your suitability for employment in different job roles You will build on your knowledge and understanding of caring skills covered in unit 1 last year

Unit 9- Working in Health and Social Care The content of this unit includes: 9.1-The main employment sectors in health, social care and children’s services 9.2-Job roles of practitioners 9.3-The qualifications and skills needed by practitioners 9.4-Caring skills and techniques to meet the needs of individuals

9.1- Employment sectors You will need to have knowledge and understanding of the main employment sectors in health, social care and children’s settings: Statutory, Independent and Voluntary sectors Factors influencing the availability of jobs will also be considered, these include: The Political and Economic Situation New technological Developments Demographic factors

9.2- Job roles of practitioners You will gain knowledge and understanding of the variety of jobs and specialist roles within health, social care and children’s services to include: Main duties and responsibilities of the two practitioners you have selected Conditions of employment Job satisfaction Working in multi-disciplinary teams

9.3-The qualifications and skills needed by practitioners You will learn about: The main routes into employment in these sectors- academic, vocational and occupational Entry requirements Personal qualities needed Skills needed

9.4- Caring Skills/Techniques You will revisit the 13 caring skills/techniques covered in AS unit in order to assess ways in which practitioners use these in their job roles

Unit 9- Coursework assessment In order to complete this unit you will produce a report based on a study of two different job roles. The report will take the following structure: Introduction and Aims: Aims, employment sectors, outline of jobs in sectors, selection and description of chosen job roles Main body of report: Roles and functions of selected jobs, personal qualities/skills and training, national and local employment opportunities, collection and interpretation of feedback from practitioners Evaluation: The success of the report in meeting set aims, the suitability of the procedures used for collecting data, comparison of the two job roles, self evaluation of suitability, suggestions for improvement

Unit 7- Provision of Health, Social Care and Children’s Services This A2 unit consists of a piece of controlled assessment and will be externally assessed In this unit you will study the main health, social care and children’s services to meet individual needs The content of this unit includes: Service provision in the local area Meeting individual needs Practitioner roles within multi-disciplinary teams Quality assurance procedures Effects of national policy and legislation on service provision

7.1- Service Provision in the local area You should be able to understand and apply your knowledge of: Health Services Social Care services Services for children Primary services Secondary services Tertiary services Statutory/Private and Voluntary services

7.2- Practitioner roles within multi-disciplinary teams You need to understand the work carried out by formal care practitioners in health, social care and children’s services You will learn about: Roles and responsibilities of practitioners How a multi-disciplinary can provide a ‘seamless’ service Importance of early intervention and prevention

7.3- Meeting Individual Needs Students will have the opportunity to investigate how practitioners respond to the changing physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of individuals You will need to understand: The purpose of individual care assessments The main stages in the care planning cycle Importance of an individual’s involvement in the care planning process How service provision is tailored How individuals might benefit from effective care planning The contribution of informal carers in meeting the needs of individuals

7.4- Quality Assurance Procedures You will have the opportunity to investigate: Quality assurance in care How organisations implement quality assurance procedures How organisations manage and monitor the quality and monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services they provide

7.5- Effects of national policy and legislation on service provision This topic looks at: The possible effects of national policy and legislation on individuals The effects of legislation on services and practitioners The effects of legislation on care practices

Unit 7- Assessment This unit is externally assessed You will be required to produce a report based on a coursework assignment, 10 hour duration, set and marked by WJEC It is recommended that the work is limited to approximately 4000 words

Assessment Areas to be assessed Maximum Marks Aims and investigation 40 Research and analysis 35 Evaluation 25 TOTAL 100

A2 Health Studies *Homework/Background Reading ESSENTIAL ! Use a range of sources as suggested in class for coursework units Ensure all coursework tasks are up to date Identify spaces on timetable when you can do extra reading/coursework 5 hours work per subject as minimum

A2 Health Studies Word processed Protocol for Assignments Word processed Coursework must be clearly labelled with name and headers and footers Changes made since first submission must be clearly indicated on second submission (Unit 9 only) Put work in logical order Secure – tagged/plastic wallet Ready for submission date

A2 Health Studies Submission dates will be set throughout the year However all portfolio work will be completed before the 1st May 2017 No work will be marked after this date as per WJEC guidelines

A2 Health Studies Health & Safety We all have a responsibility to make sure we are working in a safe area. If you see anything that you consider a hazard always report it If you feel we can improve our departmental health and safety please let us know

We want you to feel safe We are here to support, motivate and nurture the development of all young people in our care Safeguarding issues within college are dealt with by our designated manager of pastoral issues- Pete Garner. However all staff have a responsibility for your safety. The sources links below provide contacts and further information on specific safeguarding issues:

We want you to feel safe -Bullying and Child Abuse www.anti-bullyingalliance.org www.childline.org -Domestic Violence www.thehideout.org.uk -Internet Safety www.safety.ngfl.gov.uk/schools www.msn.co.uk/youngpeoplesafeonline www.childnet-int.org

A2 Health Studies We would like to remind you that…. All our students regardless of gender, race, class, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or disability are treated equally We work hard to provide a supportive learning atmosphere and ask that you come to any member of our team if you need extra help or clarification on anything you don’t understand We also expect our health studies students to be open- minded, receptive to new ideas and sensitive to the feelings and beliefs of others