George Pindar School @georgepindarschYou can access the Virtual Careers Fair for #NationalCareersWeek via this link. Take a look, it might just inspire you! https://t.co/bzQLIlcEUl14 hours ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschAs part of National Careers Week, today is #tidaltuesday. Find out about careers in the Merchant Navy in this YouTube video. You can apply using this link: https://t.co/4MQIVsykhX https://t.co/ZDekc6zS3614 hours ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschPrior to the return to school, we are looking forward to welcoming students to school for COVID Lateral Flow Tests from Wednesday - please try to arrive at the time given on your letter. Students don’t need to wear uniforms when visiting for the test. Thank you for your support.15 hours ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschRecruitment is now open for anyone aged 14-16 who is interested in the Police and would like to be a Police Cadet. https://t.co/wLAlwHf7011 day ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschRT @lifeatsky: To celebrate #WorldPoetryDay on 21st March, @SkyAcademy wants to inspire young people to write poetry as a way of expressing…1 day ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschThis week is #nationalcareersweek Take a look at this link for loads of career and exam related advice: https://t.co/dB5eAHtpuv https://t.co/gFjVIwtTSF2 days ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschHere are this week’s @samlearning leaderboards. Well done, everyone for keeping up the hard work! #ProudToBePindar #ThriveWithHope https://t.co/9LWYuoYZeI2 days ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschHere are this week’s Lockdown Legends who were nominated by their English teachers for their fantastic work. Well done to all! #LockdownLegends #ProudToBePindar #ThriveWithHope https://t.co/5MW0gjmRFB4 days ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschIt's time for the Maths Stars of the Week - well done everyone!  #ProudtobePindar #TeamMaths #ThriveWithHope https://t.co/J0GxJuWGEP4 days ago
George Pindar School @georgepindarschApplications for Junior Bake Off close on March 28th. We KNOW we’ve got some seriously talented bakers here at GPS so why not give it a go?! #juniorbakeoff make us even more #proudtobepindar #thrivewithhope https://t.co/IHAe6LPhx05 days ago

GEORGE PINDAR SCHOOL IS PART OF

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care

Key Stage 4

Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care

Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Technical Award Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care is ideal for learners who are considering a career in Nursing or being a Care Worker.  The course allows learners to experience the practical aspects of Health and Social Care in the UK.  

The course covers:

Human Lifespan Development 

Aim: understand how we grow and develop throughout our lives 

Assessment: internally assessed assignments Weighting: 30% of total course.

Health and Social Care Services and Values

Aim: get to know how the Health and Social Care sector works and the care values that lie at the core of it.

Assessment: internally assessed assignments Weighting: 30% of total course.

Health and Wellbeing

Aim: help improve someone’s health and wellbeing.

Assessment: externally assessed task, in which students create a health and wellbeing improvement plan for an individual, based on a brief Weighting: 40% of total course.