Face-to-face CPD
Success in BTEC National Health and Social Care Unit 1 and Unit 2
Resources and approaches to support effective revision and exam technique for learners taking Units 1 and 2.
Overview
- Format
- Face-to-face CPD
- Series
- Success In
- Duration
- 1 day (10am to 3.15pm)
- Audience
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All teachers supporting learners preparing for their Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 assessment.
About the course
This course is focused on providing practical guidance and resources to help students maximise their exam performance in their Unit 1 and Unit 2 assessments.
Drawing on the recommendations from recent examiner reports and other exam board guidance, our subject experts will be on hand to help you focus revision and exam practice lessons in the crucial period leading up to the assessment.
What we'll cover
- Structure and format of each exam
- Learning from previous exam series
- Question level performance
- Areas of concern
- Common mistakes and misconceptions
- Knowledge gaps
- Approaches to teaching Units 1 and 2
- What are the demands of the short answer question types?
- Specific teaching approaches and exam skills
- Be the Examiner activities
- What are the demands of the extended open response question types?
- Specific teaching approaches and exam skills
- Be the Examiner activities
The tutor2u approach to CPD
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A full day of CPD designed and delivered by experienced subject specialists
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Practical, ready-to-use resources that you can put to use and share with colleagues as soon as you return to the classroom
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A chance to have your questions answered, and teaching problems solved
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An invaluable opportunity to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from other centres and to build a network of contacts
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Refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch
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All attendees receive a 20% one-time discount code to use on any tutor2u print or digital resources
Your hosts
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Charlotte Sharp
Charlotte is a Teaching and Learning Mentor at Middlesbrough College. Her role includes teaching T Level Health, specialising in the Employer Set Project, and delivering continuous professional development (CPD) to her faculty. Charlotte has fully embraced T Levels and has now taught two full cycles of the qualification, and she is eager to share her insights and experiences. With extensive experience in teaching, and writing both qualifications and assessments, as well as a wide variety of examining experience, Charlotte brings a great breadth of knowledge and skill to the tutor2u HSC team. In addition to her academic expertise, Charlotte brings a wealth of practical knowledge from her seven years working for the NHS prior to teaching.
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Liz Blamire
Liz is the tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care. 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.
About Success In
Focused on exam performance. Designed to help teachers maximise their students' performance in external exams.
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