EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
The Edexcel GCSE in Health and Social Care (Single Award) specification enables students to:
• actively engage in the processes of health and social care to develop as effective and independent students
• 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.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
Accreditation start date:
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For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
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
Multiple Choice Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
Each unit is assessed independently and the teaching can be taught in a holistic way.
The GCSE in Health and Social Care (Single Award) consists of 2 compulsory units. Students must complete both units to gain this qualification
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K/501/6566 - Exploring Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision
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H/501/6565 - Understanding Personal Development and Relationship