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Essential AAQ BTEC National Health & Social Care - Teaching Human Biology & Health

This course is intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to the effective teaching of Unit 2 Human Biology & Health. This unit is a mandatory unit in the AAQ BTEC National Health & Social Care which is assessed via external examination.

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Overview

Format
Face-to-face CPD
Series
Essential
Duration
1 day (10am to 3.15pm)
Price
£315.00 inc VAT
Audience

All non-specialist, early career or inexperienced teachers delivering the AAQ BTEC National Health & Social Care unit in Human Biology & Health

Upcoming dates

  • Thursday September 24th 2026

    London - The Clermont Hotel (Charing Cross)

    £315.00 inc VAT
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About the course

Throughout the day we will explore the Human Biology & Health unit, empowering you to teach the whole unit, with a focus on understanding and teaching the trickier topics in fun and engaging ways.

This course is suitable for both teachers with no prior human biology teaching experience, as well as those wishing to brush up their skills and boost their confidence. You will leave the day well-prepared with a new or improved knowledge base, a range of teaching resources and activities, and having tried out various teaching ideas and methods.

You can expect the following to be included in our event programme:

  • Overview of topics - what they are, how they link to one another, and how they are assessed in the exam
  • Overview of the teaching year - planning your time and structuring your teaching
  • Teaching tricky topics such as:
    • Homeostasis and regulation
    • Energy in the body and cellular respiration
    • Heart and cardiac cycle
    • Ventilation and gaseous exchange
    • Interconnections between human body systems and disorders affecting them
  • Teaching for the 9-mark discuss questions

This course will be delivered by a Biology specialist and a host with extensive H&SC teaching and BTEC assessment experience.

The tutor2u approach to CPD

  • A full day of CPD designed and delivered by experienced subject specialists

  • Practical, ready-to-use resources that you can put to use and share with colleagues as soon as you return to the classroom

  • A chance to have your questions answered, and teaching problems solved

  • An invaluable opportunity to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from other centres and to build a network of contacts

  • Refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch

  • All attendees receive a 20% one-time discount code to use on full price tutor2u print or digital resources

What attendees say

I just wanted to say that the training I attended on Friday was the best training I have ever had in terms of BTEC. It was absolutely fantastic. Both the trainers were brilliant - knowledgeable, engaging and credible. They were able to answer questions and their knowledge and ability to relate to us as teachers was just brilliant. I feel so much more confident now and very much hope that there will be some more resources on their way with regards to this course because I will be the first to buy! I cannot convey in words how helpful this was!

Attended the Teaching the New BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ) Health & Social Care CPD Course

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Your hosts

  • Liz Blamire

    Liz is the tutor2u subject lead for two subjects: Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. She is a former NHS midwife who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health & Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz has extensive experience in qualification development, assessment writing, examining and moderation, and is a textbook author. Liz has recently completed her MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs, where she focused on the social, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people.

  • Tom Moseley

    Tom is a Biology subject specialist with over a decade of experience in secondary Science education including A Level. Tom is an experienced Head of Science and curriculum leader, with a strong track record in resource development, CPD delivery, and raising student outcomes. Tom holds a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences and a PGCE in Secondary Science, and has contributed to curriculum and assessment design across multiple schools.

About Essential

Get to grips with delivering specific qualifications. Gain hands-on support as a non-specialist, early career, or inexperienced teacher.

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