Step Into Health and Social Care

Entry Requirements

• No formal entry requirements, however you will be individually assessed at taster day and during an interview to ensure that you are working at an appropriate level, and that the progression pathway is the right option for you.
• Attendance and successful completion of a curriculum taster day, a taster day task and an interview.

How You Will Be Assessed

This course has a mixture of coursework and practical skills required to gain an understanding of childcare. Everything for the course is assessed through coursework, such as posters, case studies, worksheets and assignments alongside group work, team building, class discussions and practical activities.

There are no formal examinations, however, if you are taking English or maths as part of your programme of study, there will be exams for those.

You will be awarded a pass or a referral grade on each unit/project. You will need to pass all units in order to achieve the qualification. Some units/projects will have set deadlines and there will be sufficient time to complete all the work in class.

Course Progression

A pass on this course as well as a good reference from your course leader could support you to progress onto a Level 1 course at college. Most students progress to either Level 1 Health and Social Care or Level 1 Caring for Children.

Where Your Course Can Take You

This course will help you build the skills that are in demand for entry-level jobs in health and social care. It will boost your confidence for teamwork, and many students transition to Level 1 courses at the college. Alternatively, we can provide advice and guidance if you are interested in following an Apprenticeship route.

Fees

September 2026, Full Time, Day

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

September 2027, Full Time, Day

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.