QUALIFICATION OPTIONS: 

The science curriculum has been designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the scientific content and ideas that impact them as individuals within a local and globalised context. As they move through the curriculum, students will be given the opportunity to develop their curiosity, provide insight, into working scientifically and appreciate the value of science in their everyday lives. Our curriculum provides a platform for students to develop their science studies while underpinning previous knowledge and pathways taken through mainstream, while accessing a safe environment. We hope to provide a gateway into a wide range of career opportunities and allow students the platform to consider Science based jobs and further learning in their future. Our science curriculum works within a framework of and for the understanding of the natural world and supporting students to become scientifically literate participants in society.

Reading and Literacy 

The use of language is a vital part of learning Science and good literacy skills are important to allow scientific understanding. It is through language that students understand scientific concepts, develop their scientific thinking and communicate science ideas, theories and hypotheses. As part of a whole school drive, we complete ‘Reading week’ activities with all students every half term.

British Values 

Democracy – Pupils are expected to have respect for fellow students and encourage everyone to have the confidence to express their ideas and opinions regarding Scientific issues such as pollution, environmental issues, and stem cell research.

Rule of Law – Pupils examine different codes for living and consider the value of the rule of law where all people are equal before the law. Pupils will be given the opportunity to consider the impact of law in different countries and when reviewing topics such as climate change and cloning.

Individual Liberty – Pupils will explore their own individual liberty in terms of exploring their own career paths within Science (Science week)

Tolerance and mutual respect – Pupils are taught and encouraged to show respect to each other’s beliefs, feelings and opinions by giving each child a forum to share these, with the expectation that these must be listened to. Examples include cloning and stem cell research.

Careers in Science

Laboratory assistant, Astronaut, Geologist, Biochemist, Orthodontist, Dietician, Zoologist, Jet Engineer, Web development.