Contact Information

Ms L Donohue on donohuel@denbigh.net	Miss T Bowen on bowent@denbigh.net
Mrs H Rowe on roweh@denbigh.net	Miss S Pillay on pillays@denbigh.net
Mr P Gannaway on gannawayp@denbigh.net	Mrs M Obeata on obeatam@denbigh.net
Miss E Roche on rochee@denbigh.net	Miss O Nikopoulos on nikopouloso@denbigh.net

Faculty Introduction

The Social Sciences Faculty includes the subjects of Child Development, Health & Social Care, Psychology and Sociology.  We are made up of nine teachers with staff specialising in one or more of the subjects we offer.  Our aim is to instill in students following our courses a thirst for self-knowledge and self-improvement by studying societies, looking at the relationships people in these societies form and how we as human beings can contribute positively to our society. 

Many students who study these subjects at Denbigh pursue them further in Higher Education with many students going on to study disciplines such as Psychology, Medicine, International Relations, Criminology amongst others.  We strongly emphasise and encourage critical thinking, self-reflection, inclusion and tolerance and aim to develop in our learners a sense of curiosity about the world around us which will create that drive to build a better community and society.

In Health and Social Care, students follow the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. This course will help students develop an understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective communication in health and social care, the importance of legislation in health and social care and how to deliver a person-centred approach in the care given. For our Psychology course, students follow AQA A-Level Psychology A which explores scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures and develops students’ ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence. In Sociology, students follow AQA A-Level Sociology which helps students to foster the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity; and encourages students to develop an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in social issues.

Enrichment

We also aim to encourage students to look beyond themselves to improve themselves. Therefore, we offer opportunities for extra-curricular development such as essay competitions, wider school and community projects and chances for students to hear from the key thinkers themselves within the subject disciplines.

Schemes of Learning

Each faculty has developed a two-year Scheme of Learning for each subject. The Schemes of Learning outline the curriculum journey that students will embark on during each academic year.

Psychology

Sociology

Health & Social Care

Faculty Assessment and Feedback Policy

Please find a copy of the Faculty Assessment and Feedback policy below. Teachers in the faculty subject areas will follow this policy when assessing students learning and providing feedback.