Mr N Hutchins

Director of Learning

Miss S Boddy

Subject Lead of Psychology

Faculty Intent

Social sciences subjects equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to understand themselves and their interactions with the world around them. We have developed a genuinely engaging curriculum that allows students to connect with and explore the way people think and behave, their social and cultural environment and the people within it, including past, present and the future. Social sciences at Holyhead allows young people to understand and connect with their community in Handsworth by developing knowledge and understanding of issues that are relevant to them, allowing them to develop their moral, social and cultural understanding, promoting tolerance and respect for people from all walks of life whilst developing critical thinkers and effective problem solvers. The faculty is proud to be at the vanguard of helping students to understand how to learn effectively and be successful at Holyhead School and beyond.

In Psychology, students learn about the human mind and how and why we behave in the ways we do. In Sociology, students learn about human social relationships and how humans collectively behave in organised groups. In Criminology, students learn about types of crime and how crime can be explained by biological, psychodynamic and sociological perspectives as well as how the criminal justice system works and how to be a positive agent for change in society. In Health and Social Care, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to care for people in a broad range of health and social care settings. In Media Studies, students learn about how institutions communicate with audiences and the ways modern communication can shape the way we see the world around us.