This unit will develop student knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and
development. Students will explore the key aspects of growth and development, and the experience
of health and wellbeing. Students will learn about factors that can influence human growth, development
and human health. Some of these are inherited and some are acquired through environmental,
social or financial factors during our lifespan. Students will learn about a number of theories and models
to explain and interpret behaviour through the human lifespan. In this unit, you will explore the
impact of both predictable and unpredictable life events, and recognise how they impact on
individuals. You will study the interaction between the physical and psychological factors of the
ageing process, and how this affects confidence and self-esteem, which in turn may determine how
individuals will view their remaining years.
The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes in the summer term.
Learners will be assessed through a number of short- and long-answer questions internally each half term. Learners will
need to explore and relate to contexts and data presented. The questions will assess understanding
of growth and development through the human lifespan, the factors that affect growth and
development and the effects of ageing
working within the healthcare practise, legislation and promoting good practise.
Exam
Exam Unit: This unit will develop student knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and
development. Students will explore the key aspects of growth and development, and the experience
of health and wellbeing. Students will learn about factors that can influence human growth, development
and human health. Some of these are inherited and some are acquired through environmental,
social or financial factors during our lifespan. Students will learn about a number of theories and models
to explain and interpret behaviour through the human lifespan. In this unit, you will explore the
impact of both predictable and unpredictable life events, and recognise how they impact on
individuals. You will study the interaction between the physical and psychological factors of the
ageing process, and how this affects confidence and self-esteem, which in turn may determine how
individuals will view their remaining years.
Coursework Unit: In this unit, students will learn about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and
look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. Students will examine factors that
can impact the professionals who provide the care and support, and the challenges that must be
overcome to allow access to good quality care and health services.
The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes in the summer term.
Learners will be assessed through a number of short- and long-answer questions internally each half term. Learners will
need to explore and relate to contexts and data presented. The questions will assess understanding
of growth and development through the human lifespan, the factors that affect growth and
development and the effects of ageing.
Coursework: An assignment is issued to learners as an assignment brief with a defined start date, a completion
date and clear requirements for the evidence that they need to provide. The assessment is marked by the class teacher.
Exam Unit: This unit will develop student knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and
development. Students will explore the key aspects of growth and development, and the experience
of health and wellbeing. Students will learn about factors that can influence human growth, development
and human health. Some of these are inherited and some are acquired through environmental,
social or financial factors during our lifespan. Students will learn about a number of theories and models
to explain and interpret behaviour through the human lifespan. In this unit, you will explore the
impact of both predictable and unpredictable life events, and recognise how they impact on
individuals. You will study the interaction between the physical and psychological factors of the
ageing process, and how this affects confidence and self-esteem, which in turn may determine how
individuals will view their remaining years.
Coursework Unit: In this unit, students will learn about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and
look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. Students will examine factors that
can impact the professionals who provide the care and support, and the challenges that must be
overcome to allow access to good quality care and health services.
The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes in the summer term.
Learners will be assessed through a number of short- and long-answer questions internally each half term. Learners will
need to explore and relate to contexts and data presented. The questions will assess understanding
of growth and development through the human lifespan, the factors that affect growth and
development and the effects of ageing.
Coursework: An assignment is issued to learners as an assignment brief with a defined start date, a completion
date and clear requirements for the evidence that they need to provide. The assessment is marked by the class teacher.
Introduction and review of the units to be studied in year 13.
research, discussion and activities
introduction to new year 13 units and going through specification for the course.
research projects and case studies