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We provide content, assessment and digital services to students, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip students with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this Planning and Teaching Guide are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this Guide is correct at time of publication.  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes between previous issue(s) and this issue  \n\n| Updated information | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Addition of Certificate size qualification information | 1 |\n| Addition of Certificate size qualification information | 8, 9 |\n| Guidance added for using relevant units in the Unit Guides for the Certificate size qualification | 12 |\n\nContents  \n1. Introduction 1  \nWhat’s new 1  \n2. BTEC Calendar of Key Dates 3  \n3. Planning the Delivery of your Course 5  \nInduction 5  \nOverview of Assessment Availability 6  \nDelivery and Assessment Planning 7  \nSequence of delivery 8  \nCertificate 8  \nExtended Certificate 9  \n4. Qualification Unit Delivery Guides 12  \nUnit 1: Human Lifespan and Development 12  \nUnit 2: Human Biology and Health 42  \nUnit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice 68  \nUnit 4: Health, Policy and Wellbeing 93  \nUnit 5: Promoting Health Education 111  \nUnit 6: Safe Environments in Health and Social Care 132  \nUnit 7: Health Science 153  \n5. Pearson Qualification Support and Resources 175  \nExam Wizard 175  \nPearson Set Assignments (PSABs) 175  \nResults plus 175  \nSample Assessment Material (SAMs) 175  \nSpecification 175  \nTraining 176  \nTransition Guide 176  \nAnnexe 177  \nCurriculum Planning 177  \nSuggested combinations with other qualifications 177  \nBTEC Key Terms 177  \nTransferable Skills 178  \n1. 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