EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care (Double Award)
Qualification summary
The GCSE specification in Health and Social Care must enable students to:
• actively engage in the processes of health and social care to develop as effective and independent learners
• understand aspects of personal development, and the health, social care and early years sectors through investigation and evaluation of a range of services and organisations.
• develop a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving within the health, social care and early years sectors
• examine issues which affect the nature and quality of human life including an appreciation of diversity and cultural issues
• develop their awareness of the influences on an individual’s health and wellbeing and,
• understand the importance of motivation and support when improving health.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
GCSE Health and Social Care students could progress onto the following:
• GCE AS and Advanced Level Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Society, Health and Development
• Vocationally related qualifications such as BTEC Nationals
Or directly into a job with further training
No specific job occupation
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
A*A*/A*A/AA/AB/BB/BC/CC/CD/DD/DE/EE/EF/FF/FG/GG
Multiple Choice Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
Each unit is assessed independently and the teaching can be taught holistic
The GCSE in Health and Social Care (Double Award) consists of 4 compulsory units. Students must complete all four units to gain this qualification
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D/501/5723 - Understanding Personal Development and Relationship
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H/501/5724 - Exploring Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision
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K/501/5725 - Promoting Health and Well-being
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T/501/5727 - Core Principles in Health, Social Care and Early Years Practice