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Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Health and Social Care

at Wreake Valley Academy, Leicester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Health and Social Care is the study of people and factors that influence health and development. Students will develop an understanding of development, how care values are used and the impact disease and illness can have on people. This subject is for those students who are interested in people and how as a society we support individual’s rights in every stage of their lives.

What you need to get on

A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester

    Parkstone Road Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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