Science

Our science curriculum is designed to deliver an engaging and creative learning so that pupils develop a scientific perspective of the world around them and can make informed decisions. With this knowledge, we aim to prepare our pupils effectively for the future to make them confident, responsible members of the school and wider community and to set them on the path to success.

The focus of the Key Stage 3 science curriculum is to develop an understanding of a range of scientific ideas in the subject disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. However, due to the varied range of learners and the changing cohort, all staff have developed adaptable techniques to adjust their lessons to ensure progression of each individual pupil in science.

Moving into Key Stage 4, the science courses available are regularly reviewed; this is to ensure we offer appropriate accreditation pathways to all pupils.  Where appropriate we can offer: GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics. In addition we offer Entry Level Certification (Entry Level Science/Entry Level Further Science).

With all the taught topics, the science department seeks to build on the learning that has taken place in previous years.  Wherever this has taken place, the intent is the same; to enrich and deepen the pupils’ understanding of scientific concepts including materials, matter, energy, forces, body systems and environmental interactions.

The knowledge that is taught has a broad range across the three sciences, but of equal importance are the skills needed to apply understanding to new situations which demonstrates pupils acting as successful scientists. By developing both the knowledge and the skills needed to progress and succeed.

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