Tia Thornhill

I studied Health & Social Care at GCSE level and I knew this course would help me get into university.

I had positive feedback from past students. When I visited different colleges I felt most comfortable at Hartlepool Sixth Form, and the Health & Social Care course looked interesting.

Being able to attend placements is an interesting area which would benefit my future career. The workload was appropriate to keep on track with.

They were very supportive and explained the modules in a way I could understand. They considered everyone’s individual learning needs.

Friendly, settled and positive with bright, open spaces.

My placement within a women’s refuge as it allowed me to develop skills in a caring environment. Experience in practice, to enhance theory.

The support to achieve good grades. My grades motivated me to pursue a place at university.

I think the whole learning experience prepared my for university. The continuous motivational support each day from teachers, especially the course leader.

Take BTEC Health & Social Care to pursue university.

Motivating, organised and resourceful.

I have completed three years of mental health nursing and I’m currently in the process of receiving my nursing pin.

I have been successful in a job interview and am waiting to be placed on a ward in a Forensic Secure Hospital.

Studying Health & Social Care prepared me to go to university to study mental health nursing. It gave me the skills to write academically and understand the caring role of the nurse. It gave me the confidence to achieve my goals.