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 teachers go above and beyond to help their students in any way he possibly can.
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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
Forest Schools June 2021- Early Years Educators
Our year 1 Early Years Educator students had a fantastic opportunity to support the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to train Forest School leaders at…
Read more >Where are they now? Sam Andrews
We love to hear about what our students achieve after they conclude their studies here at Itchen. We caught up with Sam Andrews who is currently a lecturer in…
Read more >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 >Key personnel
James Bailey - Head of Faculty for Social Sciences & Care
Teacher of Psychology