NCFE/CACHE Health & Social Care (Level 2)
Exam Board & Specification: NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Health & Social Care
Subject Lead Contact:
Mrs G Ojekwe-Uche
What will students study at Key Stage 4?
Year 10: Human lifespan development and health & wellbeing factors are studied; care values and communication are practiced in realistic scenarios.
Year 11: Students produce care plans and case‑study analyses and prepare for external assessment, demonstrating understanding of legislation, values and multi‑agency work.
What do assessments test?
- External assessments: applied knowledge under exam conditions
- Internal assessments: assignment briefs evidencing investigation, application and evaluation against vocational criteria
What are the expectations of my child in this subject?
Bring full equipment, participate actively, complete homework on time, and use retrieval practice and past questions regularly. Keep notes organised and act on feedback promptly.
What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?
Speak to the teacher early, identify specific topics/skills to target, attend clinics/interventions, and use recommended resources (knowledge organisers, revision platforms, model answers).
How can I best support my child in this subject?
Discuss progress, help plan short and frequent study sessions, encourage targeted practice ahead of assessments, and ensure use of department‑recommended resources and past papers.