Vocational Health & Social Care
at Northfleet School For Girls, Gravesend · school or sixth form
What the college says
Interested in either a childcare career or health-related career. The course is a mix of health, social care and childcare. The course will suit students who would like a course that is varied and is a mix of coursework and examined units. Students also need to be confident to enter the Health, Social Care and Childcare workplace as this is a vital part of the course. Students need to be prepared for large proportion of written work and to be able to meet strict deadlines.
What you need to get on
GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSE grades at 4-9 including English and Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Science is required
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
Northfleet School for Girls
Hall Road Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Gravesend
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