Specification points

WJEC A Level Health and Social Care, and Childcare 1570QS

81 points in 6 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.

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2.1 AS Unit 1: Promoting health and well-being

2.1.1 Definitions and concepts of health and well-being
2.1.1(a) Definitions of health and well-being
2.1.1(b) Understanding models of health, disability and well-being
2.1.1(c) Holistic concepts of health and well-being
2.1.2 Understanding perspectives of health, well-being and resilience
2.1.2(a) Social and economic determinants of health
2.1.2(b) Trends, patterns and perspectives of health, well-being and resilience
2.1.2(c) Legislation and strategies for promoting good health, well-being and resilience
2.1.3 Supporting and promoting health, well-being and resilience in Wales
2.1.3(a) Preventative measures: supported by lifestyle choices and local/national strategies
2.1.3(b) Modifiable risk factors in relation to health, well-being and resilience
2.1.3(c) Definition of health promotion
2.1.3(d) Different approaches in promoting health, well-being and resilience
2.1.3(e) Government initiatives for population health
2.1.3(f) Health promotion roles

2.2 AS Unit 2: Supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales

2.2.1 Supporting individuals to achieve personal outcomes
2.2.1(a) Supporting individuals to achieve personal outcomes
2.2.1(b) Supporting individuals to identify and build resilience
2.2.1(c) Identifying and assessing the needs of individuals throughout their life span
2.2.1(d) Helping people measure progress against outcomes
2.2.2 Working practices within health and social care, and childcare provision
2.2.2(a) Person/child-centred care within outcome focused provision
2.2.2(b) Principles and core values of care
2.2.2(c) Skills and techniques used in care work
2.2.2(d) Recognising high quality health, social care and childcare services
2.2.2(e) Multi-disciplinary and partnership working
2.2.3 Local and national provision
2.2.3(a) Structure of health and social care, and childcare provision in Wales
2.2.3(b) The sustainability of health and social care and childcare provision in Wales
2.2.3(c) Roles and career pathways in care in Wales
2.2.3(d) How provision in Wales contrasts with provision elsewhere in the UK
2.2.4 Responsibilities and rights of both providers and individuals
2.2.4(a) Legislation, policies and rights in care provision
2.2.4(b) Rights-based approaches within Welsh health, social care and childcare legislation and practice

2.3 A level Unit 3: Theoretical perspectives of children and young people's development

2.3.1 Theories and principles of child development
2.3.1(a) Key areas of development in children and young people
2.3.1(b) How theories and principles relate to areas of children's development
2.3.2 The importance of play in learning and development
2.3.2(a) Definitions of play and playwork
2.3.2(b) The purpose of play
2.3.2(c) Stages of play
2.3.2(d) Types of play
2.3.3 Behaviour of children and young people
2.3.3(a) Factors affecting behaviour of children and young people
2.3.3(b) Supporting positive behaviour in children and young people

2.4 A level Unit 4: Supporting children and young people

2.4.1 Children and young people's needs
2.4.1(a) Meeting children and young people's needs
2.4.1(b) Transitions and life changes in childhood
2.4.1(c) Complex health and care needs of children
2.4.1(d) Assessment in supporting children and young people
2.4.2 Contemporary issues in providing care and support for children and young people
2.4.2(a) Social policy issues affecting childcare
2.4.2(b) The changing nature of society and the impact on childcare
2.4.2(c) The changing nature of childcare provision and the implications for the workforce
2.4.3 Legislation and initiatives safeguarding children in Wales
2.4.3(a) Legislation and initiatives safeguarding children in Wales

2.5 A level Unit 5: Theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour

2.5.1 Factors affecting the behaviour of adults
2.5.1(a) Factors affecting the behaviour of adults
2.5.1(b) Resilience in care settings
2.5.2 Understanding perspectives affecting adult behaviour
2.5.2(a) The key theories associated with understanding and management of specific behaviours
2.5.2(b) Key approaches in practice which relate to adult development and behaviour
2.5.3 Strategies and approaches that support adults to develop positive behaviour patterns
2.5.3(a) Strategies and approaches that support adults to develop positive behaviour patterns

2.6 A level Unit 6: Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience

2.6.1 Adult care and support needs
2.6.1(a) Outcome-focused care and support
2.6.1(b) Barriers to accessing care and support
2.6.1(c) Transitions and changes in adult care needs
2.6.1(d) Assessment in supporting adults
2.6.2 Contemporary issues in providing care and support for adults
2.6.2(a) Social policy issues affecting adult care
2.6.2(b) Changing society and adult care
2.6.2(c) Changing care provision and the workforce
2.6.3 Legislation and initiatives safeguarding adults at risk
2.6.3(a) Legislation and initiatives safeguarding adults at risk