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Health & Social Care (AAQ-H025/H125) Subject Overview

The Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (H025/H125) is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the health and social care sector, preparing them for further education and employment in a range of related fields. The qualification promotes the development of essential knowledge, skills, and values that underpin effective care and support.

Purpose and Vision

This Level 3 qualification aims to:

  • Develop learners’ understanding of the principles and values of health and social care,
    including equality, diversity, rights, and person-centred approaches.
  • Equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to work in
    health, social care, and early years settings.
  • Encourage ethical awareness, reflective practice, and critical thinking.
  • Support progression into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment in the
    health and social care sector.

Curriculum Focus

Learners will study a range of units that cover:

  • Health and safety in care environments
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Public health strategies
  • Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
  • Sexual health, pregnancy, and postnatal care
  • Long-term physiological conditions

These units are delivered through a combination of internally assessed coursework and
externally assessed examinations, allowing learners to demonstrate both academic
understanding and applied skills.

Skills Development

The course fosters the development of:

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and ethical decision-making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Professional conduct and reflective practice

Inclusion and Accessibility

The curriculum is inclusive and accessible, promoting equality and diversity throughout. It encourages learners to explore the impact of care on individuals and communities, and to understand the importance of culturally competent and person-centred care.

Career Pathways

This qualification supports progression into:

  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Social work
  • Occupational therapy
  • Public health
  • Early years education
  • Other allied health professions

Specification and Resources

For full details of the specification and teaching resources, please refer to:

  • OCR Specification for Health and Social Care Level 3 (H025/H125)
  • Downloadable PDF Specification Document
  • Teaching Resources and Textbooks

Conclusion

Health and Social Care (H025/H125) provides a meaningful and relevant learning experience for students who are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives. It nurtures the values, knowledge, and skills required to thrive in a caring profession and contributes to the development of responsible, informed, and compassionate citizens.

KS4 Curriculum Map

Year 10 Overview

Autumn Term: RO33 Supporting Individuals Through life Events
Lent Term: Completion of RO33
Spring Term: R034 Creative and Therapeutic Activities

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Year 10 Topics
Year 11 Overview

Auturmn Term: Completion of R034
Lent Term: Examined unit: R032
Spring Term: Examined unit: R032

Year 11 Topics

A Level Curriculum Map

Year 12 Overview

Autumn Term: Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care (Externally assessed)
Lent Term: Unit 1: Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care (Internally assessed)
Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care (Externally assessed)
Spring Term: Complete Unit 3 start LO1 unit 17
Unit 17: Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions. (Internally assessed)

Year 12 Topics
Year 13 Overview

Autumn Term: Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (Externally assessed)
Unit 17: Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions
Lent Term: Unit 10: Nutrition for Health (Internally assessed)
Spring Term: Completion of Unit 10. Resit options for Unit 4

Year 13 Topics