Health & Social Care
at Downham Market Academy, Downham Market · school or sixth form
What the college says
This Health and Social Care course is for students who are passionate about supporting others, interested in health, wellbeing, and social services, and want to develop practical skills for careers in care, nursing, or social work.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including 4 in English Language, Lit and maths.
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
Athena Sixth Form College
DOWNHAM MARKET ACADEMY BEXWELL ROAD, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9LL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · DOWNHAM MARKET
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