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Health and Social Care
The Hinckley Sixth Form
The Hinckley Sixth Form, Butt Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1LE
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications for 2027 entry open on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
Please do not submit your application before this date.
Please apply via PS16 on via our website. www.thehinckleysixthform.co.uk
Course Summary
Health and Social Care is an Alternative Academic Qualification that relates to all aspects of health and social care in the UK. The programme prepares you to pursue a career in healthcare, social care, childcare, or education, giving you knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare for employment or further study.
Course Details
The qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector:
• Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development
• Unit 2: Human Biology
• Unit 3: Health and Social Care Practice
• Unit 5: Promoting Health Education
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Coursework and examinations in both Year 12 and Year 13.
Entry requirements
General The Hinckley Sixth Form entry requirements.
Your next steps...
Health and Social Care explores similar themes to social science subjects such as Psychology and Sociology, but with a vocational focus. After this qualification, students can progress directly into employment or onto higher study.
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