Mental Health

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

THIS COURSE EXPLORES ONE OF TODAY’S MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES WHICH IS MENTAL HEALTH. LEARNERS WILL GAIN ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE WELLBEING, FROM LIFESTYLE AND ENVIRONMENT TO SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESSURES AND LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES EFFECTIVELY.

The qualification covers practical strategies such as early intervention, building resilience, and creating healthier environments. Learners will also use monitoring tools to assess wellbeing and reflect on approaches that improve outcomes. By the end, learners will have a strong understanding of mental health and the skills to apply this knowledge in education, healthcare, social care or everyday life.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Mental Health Externally assessed (Exam)

Unit 2: Mental Health, wellbeing and society Externally assessed (Exam)

Unit 3: Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in organisations. Internal assessed (coursework)

Unit 4: Community based support for mental health and wellbeing. Internal assessed (coursework)

Unit 5: Supporting mental health with physical, outdooor and creative activities. Internal assessed (coursework)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Science.