LRN International GCSE Wellbeing (7155)

The LRN International GCSE Wellbeing is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive in today’s complex and demanding world. By focusing on emotional and physical health, relationships, communication, safety, adaptability, and community involvement, this curriculum aims to promote holistic wellbeing and empower students to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Accreditation	LRN International GCSEs are globally recognised qualifications designed specifically for international candidates and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Beginner
Grading	9 to 1
Assessment	Written exam papers
Guided Learning Hours	2 Hours

What you'll learn

Introduction to Wellbeing: Understanding the importance of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being
Physical Health and Wellness: Nutrition, exercise, personal hygiene
Mental and Emotional Health: Stress management, coping strategies, self-care techniques
Social Well-Being: Communication skills, conflict resolution, building positive relationships
Mindfulness Practices: Developing selfawareness and focus
Building Resilience: Developing healthy habits, fostering positive relationships

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International GCSE Wellbeing1 . This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other related staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International GCSE Wellbeing has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 2 qualification in Wellbeing;
2. LRN Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Pre-A Foundation Studies;
3. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
4. A higher level of any qualification – e.g. A-Level, Diploma
5. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO 1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts and the theoretical ideas of wellbeing.
AO 2 – apply knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts and the theoretical ideas of wellbeing.
AO 3 – analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate, make judgements and draw conclusions regarding the principles, concepts and the theoretical ideas of wellbeing.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN.

Results

Exam series are in:
 January (results released in March)
 June (results released in August)
 November (results released in January)

Re-takes

Whereas candidates can re-take the whole qualification as often as they wish, individual components cannot be re-taken as it is a traditional linear specification.

Please remember, one entry per qualification is sufficient and will cover all the question papers including certification.