Social Science & Care is a well-established and high achieving learning area, with a clear history of supporting students to exceed their target grades. Subjects are taught by a highly qualified team of specialists, some of whom are nationally acclaimed authors in their subjects. Our Social Science students enjoy a variety of trips throughout the year to national and international destinations and work experience can be organised while on our courses. Our Care students have compulsory work placements throughout the year in varied locations.
I absolutely loved my time at Itchen. My teachers were very helpful and if I had any problems with anything I always had help. The best teacher I've ever had by far was James Bailey (Psychology). He goes above and beyond to help his students in any way he possibly can. James is a clear example of what an amazing and passionate teacher is and is what they should all be.
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Anna Townsend
Anna worked hard to get her high grades, especially in Sociology and her Extended Project Qualification.
She gained A*ABA grades in Sociology, English Language, History and Extended Project Qualification.
Anna is now going onto the Russell Group university of the University of Southampton to study Sociology and Criminology.
Caitlin Berry
Caitlin is a local student from The Sholing Technology College and studied Childcare (Early Years' Educator) at the college.
She gained an A in her full-time childcare qualification.
Caitlin is now going on to university to study Primary Teaching.
Department news
Alumni Story: Paving the Way for Future Education
Emma Lennard attended Itchen in 2001-2003. She's now working at the Department for Education, helping to create a T Level in Education and Childcare. This is…
Read more >Results Success for Social Sciences & Care
The Faculty of Social Sciences & Care is celebrating excellent results this year and continues to significantly add value to its learners. Students have…
Read more >Another Successful Year for Care at Itchen
Our Childcare and Early Years students have seen even more successful outcomes with all students gaining very high grades. Most of the Level 3 Childcare and…
Read more >Key personnel
James Bailey - Head of Faculty for Social Sciences & Care
Teacher of Psychology