BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
at Headlands School, Bridlington · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students who have an interest in working professionally with people. This could be in early years work with children as a primary teacher or childrens nurse; it might be in adult health services as a paramedic, midwife, physiotherapist or adult nurse, or in social care services as a social worker. It might be in some other career such as operating department practitioner or occupational therapist. A genuine interest in how we develop and how a variety of factors affect us as individuals and how we can support society.
What you need to get on
Standard 6th form entry of at least 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
Headlands School
Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bridlington
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