Health & Social Care
at Highbury Fields School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Health and Social Care is a course designed to equip you with the skills that are required to work in a range of caring professions, such as childcare, working with the elderly and supporting people with disabilities.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English or Maths and minimum grade B in a related GCSE or a Merit grade in a level 2 vocational qualification
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
Highbury Fields Sixth Form
34 Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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