A Level Health & Social Care
at Budehaven Community School, Bude · school or sixth form
What the college says
to gain a broad understanding of health, social care and early years working environments. n to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in health, social care and early years. n to have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. n to follow a programme of study that enables progression to both higher education and employment in the related fields. n to develop key skills that are highly valued by employers and universities. n to gain confidence by developing independent learning skills. n to develop key skills in communication, ICT and application of numbers.
What you need to get on
See prospectus
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Budehaven Community School
Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bude
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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