Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/000 Thinking of studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care?

Health and Social Care 1 Could you be the next… Camila Batmanghedidjh? Founder of The Place to Be and founder and director of Kids Company charities. Raised £50 million since Kids Company began in 1996 Government funding of £12.7 million Published Shattered Lives: Children living with Courage and Dignity in May 2006 Received too many awards to list!

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care? In this presentation you’ll find 2 Working in the health and social care sector The skills and knowledge you need What you’ll learn studying a BTEC Working in the health and social care sector The skills and knowledge you need What you’ll learn studying a BTEC Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to learning Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to learning Where can BTEC take you My story … Hashmi Hussain, Outstanding Child and Social Care Student Your career choices with a BTEC Where can BTEC take you My story … Hashmi Hussain, Outstanding Child and Social Care Student Your career choices with a BTEC Who can help me? Ask your teacher and find out more Who can help me? Ask your teacher and find out more

Working in the Health and Social Care Sector 1

Working in the Health and Social Care sector The Skills you need 4 Alongside your health and social care skills, you’ll need: Making use of the internet for research Working with others to expand knowledge Supporting people with a diverse range of needs Digital skills Teamwork skills Communication skills

BTEC Health and Social Care What you’ll learn 5 BTEC in Health and Social Care teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry Learn about how people grow and develop and how lifestyle choices affect that Explore care values and investigate ways of empowering individuals who use health and social care services Develop self management skills by researching employment opportunities in the sector

Why choose BTEC? 2

Why choose BTEC? 5 reasons 7 Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers Progress to further education, training and employment Practical, real-world approach to learning Assessment happens throughout the course Present your work in a variety of ways 5

Your journey through education and training 8 Qualification Map BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 BTEC FirstsGCSE Levels 1 & 2 (Key Stage 4) BTEC NationalsA Levels (GCE) Level 3 (Key Stage 5) Further Education Higher Education BTEC Apprenticeships Employment BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme. After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two.

Succeed with BTEC 9 Taking a level 2 BTEC alongside five GCSEs adds 5.9 % more to earning power than just taking GCSEs. Every year over 100,000 BTEC students successfully apply to university in the UK. BTEC can boost your lifetime earnings by up to £92,000. Source: Statistics taken from Returns to BTEC Vocational Qualifications, London Economics (October 2010)

A ‘real world’ approach to learning 10 BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce Using role play to demonstrate good communication skills Giving a presentation to an audience Producing witness statements With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam

Where can BTEC take you? 3

Outstanding Child and Social Care Student - Hashmi Hussain 12 Hashmi Hussain Where next for Hashmi? Studying for a BTEC in Health and Social Care Moving on to 6th Form College to study A Levels Studying BTEC Working independently and as part of a team Real life experience of health and social care users Inspiration for future career in medicine

BTEC Health and Social Care opens doors to careers as Care Worker Health Visitor Youth Worker Centre Manager

Who can help me? 4

Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Health and Social Care 15