OCR Cambridge National Health & Social Care
Our Curriculum Intent
Year 9
Students begin year 9 with a focus on the first Non-Examined Assessment Unit, R033 or R035. Non-Examined Assessment is conducted through a live assessment task, and students submit this for moderation with the exam board in the summer of year 9.
Students will also develop their research and referencing skills, which are essential to complete internal assessments on the course.
Year 10
Students in year 10 focus on the second Non-Examined Assessment Unit, R033 or R035. Non-Examined Assessment is conducted through a live assessment task, and students submit this for moderation with the exam board in the summer of year 10.
Students will also develop their research and referencing skills, which are essential to complete internal assessments on the course.
Year 11
Students begin the examination unit R032. Lessons are focused upon learning content of the exam unit, regular recap and practice of application of content to examination questions to prepare for the exam. Students have the opportunity to sit the exam in the January and June of year 11 dependent upon progress.
Unit R032 – Principles of care in health and social care settings
This unit is assessed by an exam.
In this unit students will learn about the key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care. Topics include:
- Topic Area 1 The rights of service users in health and social care settings
- Topic Area 2 Person-centred values
- Topic Area 3 Effective communication in health and social care settings
- Topic Area 4 Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care settings
Unit R033 – Supporting individuals through life events
This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment.
In this unit students will learn about growth and development through the life stages. You will also learn how to understand the needs of individuals who have been affected by life events and how to recommend support to meet their needs. Topics include:
- Topic Area 1 Life stages
- Topic Area 2 Impacts of life events
- Topic Area 3 Sources of support
Unit R035 – Health promotion campaigns
This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment.
In this unit you will research health promotion campaigns and learn about their benefits to society. You will also plan and deliver your own health promotion campaign. Topics include:
- Topic Area 1 Current public health issues and the impact on society
- Topic Area 2 Factors influencing health
- Topic Area 3 Plan and create a health promotion campaign
- Topic Area 4 Deliver and evaluate a health promotion campaign
