Join Us for The Blandford School Open Evening 2026
Thursday 1st October 2026 | From 5:00pm
Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision,
and we'd love to welcome you to The Blandford School
to see what makes our community so special.
Meet our staff and students, explore our excellent facilities,
and discover the wide range of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.
Headteacher Talks
5:15pm
6:15pm
Each talk will be followed by a tour of the school,
giving you the chance to experience life at The Blandford School first-hand.
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AAQ Health & Social Care
Subject Leader:
Ms T Carter
Mrs V Moore
Exam Board:
OCR
Why choose the Level 3 Extended Certificate in HSC?
Studying Health and Social Care equips students with practical skills, knowledge, and insight into the real-world challenges faced by individuals and communities. It is particularly relevant for anyone considering careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, paramedic science, education, or other health and social care professions.
The course also develops transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, research, and resilience, which are highly valued by both employers and universities.
What you will study in the Level 3 Extended Certificate.
You will study six units in total.
Two Exam Units:
- F090 Principles of Health and Social Care
- F091 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
(Set and marked by OCR under exam conditions)
Four Coursework (NEA Units) – two compulsory (C) and two optional selected by teacher (O):
- F092 – Person-Centred Approach to Care (C)
- F093 – Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions (C)
- F094 – Supporting People with Long-Term Physiological Conditions (O)
- F095 – Investigating Public Health (O)
- F096 – Supporting People in Relation to Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Postnatal Health (O)
- F097 – Supporting Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyles (O)
How you will be assessed in Level 3 Extended Certificate.
Two of your units will be externally assessed with exams in January and June. Four units will be internally assessed and externally moderated.
Progression and Careers linked to Health and Social Care.
Cambridge AAQ’s provide a strong base for progression to university, apprenticeship or work and are recognised for UCAS tariff points.
Many of our students have progressed into careers such as nursing, teaching, midwifery, early years, art therapy, social work, health visiting and other related professions.
Additional Information:
Student comments:
“Health and social care enabled me to find out about some career paths that I never knew existed”
“Studying health and social care was great because it developed my confidence and communication skills and I also liked the balance between exams and coursework”