KS4 Society, Health & Development - 4 lessons

4 Resources available for download in this module

Society, health and development, diploma and careers resources.

These lessons include topics such as the future of the sector, daily scenarios, and roles in healthcare.

As student consider their future careers, use this series of lessons to take a closer look at the opportunities this sector.

These lesson plans can be used in careers studies or as part of diploma preparation for this industry.

Below are the lessons in this topic. Click ‘View these lessons’ to download resources

SHD Diploma Resource - Patient being comforted.

Society, Health & Development

Four activities for use with the SHD Diploma.

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Society, Health & Development Careers Resources

There are many career opportunities available in this sector, and using these lessons, students can begin to learn about some of these options and how a career in healthcare can help other people.

Lesson 1 – Exploring Different Roles in Health

In this activity, students use case studies to look more closely at two particular roles in therapy and discuss other occupations that these may need to liaise with.

Lesson 2 – Looking More Closely at Daily Scenarios

Again, using case studies, students must identify the types of healthcare professionals that will be required to assist a patient. They must also consider complications that may arise.

Lesson 3 –The Future of the Sector

As peoples lifestyles change, so do their needs. In this lesson we look at the reasons for change and how this may affect various health sectors.

Lesson 4 – Whose Responsibility?

In the final session, we look particularly at social services and child protection. Students must express their own opinions during a class discussion.