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Adult GCSEs for Social Care, Youth Work and Social Work Routes

Adult GCSEs provide a flexible route for adults who need English or Maths qualifications to meet social care, youth work and social work degree entry requirements. Studied online as a private candidate, they can often be completed alongside an Access to HE Diploma, helping learners progress towards people-focused careers.
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Functional Skills Level 2 for Social Care Careers

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are widely accepted by universities for many social care and social work degrees, offering adults a flexible way to meet Level 2 entry requirements. They can often be studied alongside an Access to HE Diploma, helping learners progress towards people-focused careers.
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GCSE Resits for Social Care and Social Work Careers

GCSE resits provide a flexible route for adults who need English or Maths qualifications to meet social care and social work degree entry requirements. Studied online as a private candidate, they can often be completed alongside an Access to HE Diploma, helping learners progress towards rewarding careers.
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Level 2 Qualifications for Social Care: GCSEs, Functional Skills and GCSE Equivalency

Level 2 English and Maths are essential for social care degrees, with GCSEs, Functional Skills and GCSE Equivalency offering different routes to meet entry requirements. Understanding which qualifications your chosen universities accept helps you choose the right pathway towards an Access to HE Diploma and a career in social care.
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Access to Higher Education Diplomas for Social Care and Social Work Routes

The Access to HE Diploma (Careers in Education, Youth Work and Child Development) is a flexible, online Level 3 qualification for adults without A Levels, providing a recognised pathway into social work, youth work and related degrees. It prepares learners for university while fitting around work and other commitments.
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Access to HE for Social Care, Youth Work and Child Development

The Access to HE Diploma (Careers in Education, Youth Work and Child Development) is a flexible, online Level 3 qualification for adults without A Levels, providing a recognised pathway into degrees in social work, youth work, early childhood and related fields. It prepares learners for university and people-focused careers.
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The Largest Care Home Providers In The UK

The Largest Care Home Providers In The UK

This guide examines the size and scale of the care home sector and the largest care home providers, answering some of the most commonly asked questions we receive about care homes in the UK.
Career Development
What Now After Government Confirms £250m Cut From Social Care Funding?

What Now After Government Confirms £250m Cut From Social Care Funding?

How can the government justify cutting £250m from funding for social care, given the 165,000 vacancies that already exist in that sector?
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A Nurses.co.uk Guide to Social Care Jobs

A Nurses.co.uk Guide to Social Care Jobs

Opportunities in the Social Care sector are vast, covering different specialisms, work settings and pay scales with entry level at every level.
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