Year 12
Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)
Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)
Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)
Half Term 4 (Feb – March)
Half Term 5 (April – May)
Half Term 6 (May – July)
Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of what equality & diversity is.
- Basic concepts of human dignity, individual rights.
- Students should possess a basic understanding that mental health exists on a spectrum
Core Skills
- Equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings
- Understand a person-centred approach.
- Understand definitions and views of mental health.
Assessment
- End of topic test on equality, diversity, and rights.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- Understand equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
- students should understand that individuals have diverse needs.
- General awareness that people can experience difficulties with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that impact their well-being
Core Skills
- Managing hazards, health and safety in health and social care settings.
- Understand how to meet individuals needs and providing support in a person-centred way.
- Understand different mental health conditions
Assessment
- End of topic test on hazards & health and safety.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- Know how to manage hazards, health and safety in health and social care settings.
- Students should possess a fundamental awareness of how people communicate through words, body language, and tone.
- Students should know that there are various avenues and professionals available within the community and healthcare system to offer help and support
Core Skills
- Legislation in health and social care settings.
- Understand how communication skills needed to offer person-centred care.
- Know the provision of mental health services.
Assessment
- End of topic test on legislation.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 4 (Feb – March)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- Understand legislation.
- Understand person-centred approach to care
- students should grasp the fundamental concept that individuals facing mental health difficulties can benefit from a range of interventions, therapies, and practical support
Core Skills
- Best practice in health and social care settings.
- Moderation of unit
- Know the treatment and support for mental health conditions
Assessment
- End of topic test on methods of best practice.
- External moderation.
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 5 (April – May)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- Know best methods of care.
- Understand a person-centred approach to care
- Know how to support people with mental health conditions
Core Skills
- Revision all topics
- Make any changes to submitted work following moderation feedback.
- Moderation
Assessment
- Past papers.
- Re-submission of work if necessary.
- External moderation of portfolio
Half Term 6 (May – July)
Focus and Topic
- FO90 – Principles of Health and Social Care
- FO92 – Person-centred approach to care
- FO93 – Supporting people with Mental health conditions
Core Knowledge
- All topics covered
Core Skills
- Revision all topics
- Changes from moderation feedback
Assessment
- Exam
- Re-submission if necessary.
Year 13
Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)
Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)
Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)
Half Term 4 (Feb – March)
Half Term 5 (April – May)
Half Term 6 (May – July)
Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)
Focus and Topic
- FO91 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- FO96 – Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
- FO97 – Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Core Knowledge
- Understand that the body needs a way to transport blood, oxygen, and nutrients
- Know basic concepts of consent, contraception, and the existence of sexually transmitted infections.
- Basic understanding of macronutrients, micronutrients
Core Skills
- Understand the cardiovascular system.
- Understand where/how to get advice and guidance on sexual health issues
- Dietary and activity needs of individuals
Assessment
- End of topic test on the cardiovascular system
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)
Focus and Topic
- FO91 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- FO96 – Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
- FO97 – Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Core Knowledge
- Have a basic awareness that the body needs to take in air to live and release waste gases.
- Have a basic awareness of human reproduction, the general progression of pregnancy, the concept of childbirth
- Know environmental influences on an individual’s food preferences
Core Skills
- Understand the respiratory system.
- Understand advice and guidance on pregnancy, birth and post-natal issues
- Factors that influence dietary choices and physical activity levels
Assessment
- End of topic test on respiratory system.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)
Focus and Topic
- FO91 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- FO96 – Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
- FO97 – Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Core Knowledge
- Know that the body processes food to extract nutrients and energy, and eliminates waste.
- Know that helping others involves clear communication, active listening, and a structured approach.
- Familiarity with dietary guidelines
Core Skills
- Understand the digestive system.
- Plan, deliver and review an advice and guidance session
- Supporting individuals to plan meals that meet their needs
Assessment
- End of topic test on digestive system.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 4 (Feb – March)
Focus and Topic
- FO91 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- FO96 – Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
- FO97 – Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Core Knowledge
- Know that the human body has a framework of bones for support and protection, and muscles that enable movement.
Core Skills
- Understand the musculoskeletal system.
- Internal moderation of work & changes
- Internal moderation of work & changes
Assessment
- End of topic test on musculoskeletal system.
- Written assignment/essay
- Written assignment/essay
Half Term 5 (April – May)
Focus and Topic
- FO91 – Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- FO96 – Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
- FO97 – Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Core Knowledge
- Know that the body has a nervous system and reproductive system.
Core Skills
- Understand the control and regulatory system.
- Understand the reproductive system
- Moderation
- Moderation
Assessment
- End of topic test on control and reproductive systems.
- Moderation by external moderator
- Moderation by external moderator
Half Term 6 (May – July)
Focus and Topic
- N/A
Core Knowledge
- N/A
Core Skills
- N/A
Assessment
- N/A
Key Info
- Start Date: September 2026
- Awarding Body: AAQ
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Length: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
TBC
Career Opportunities
Both the Extended Certificate and the Diploma offer an excellent foundation for a pathway into a range of health and social care careers such as: Teaching, Nursing, Midwifery, Allied health professional roles, Housing support, Social work, Probation services roles and Childcare.