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Science

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Understanding the world and the universe around us...

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Knowledge in science enables us to create, invent and discover new things for our own benefit, like medicine, the steam engine and the World Wide Web.

We aim to encourage our pupils to be curious about the world around them and to develop a positive and practical approach to Science learning. We also seek to develop key scientific skills, combine knowledge with practical application and establish cross curricular links, where appropriate.

What students gain:

The opportunity to achieve their full academic potential in Science
A safe and stimulating learning environment which will enable them to succeed in the subject and others
An education that suits their learning needs perfectly
The ability to understand and question issues facing them in today’s society
The skills necessary to become lifelong learners

Key Stage 3

In Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils follow a scheme of learning which has been developed by the staff within the department. The aim of the scheme of learning is to develop essential scientific skills. The course also aims to help students develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Students are assessed every two weeks with data used to plan intervention. Students are taught in ability groups to ensure they maximise their progress.

Key Stage 4

At KS4, pupils study either AQA Science A course in year 10 (Unit 5 & 6) or follow a BTEC course in Science. To ensure all students are catered for we also offer Triple Science for the most able students who wish to pursue a career based in science. In year 11 students move on to either AQA Additional Sciemce or Additional Applied Science. The choice for which course a student follows is based on their future aspirations and their ability. The results for our KS4 courses are good and improving. Click here for Key Materials

Key Stage 5

Offering AS and A2 courses, all of which follow the AQA specification, we have achieved good results in recent years.

Biology: Key Materials
Chemistry: Key Materials
Physics: Key Materials

We will continue to build on our recent success of the improved A* – C pass rate at GCSE.

How we teach:

By careful grouping of pupils within lessons and inspired teaching at the appropriate level, we target each student’s abilities and spark their curiosities for the best learning experience.

Supporting this, the Department is equipped with nine laboratories and a computer room, a purpose built farm unit with a classroom, a livestock building, a large pond and several greenhouses. Each area also has TV and video facilities, while every classroom boasts a projector and either an interactive whiteboard or pupil laptops to enable the use of ICT in lessons.

The Department is staffed by 10 teachers, a technician team of 4, and a curriculum assistant. A Higher Level Teaching Assistant and a team of Teaching assistants support teaching and learning.

Ofsted Comments:

“Inspectors noted a real buzz in the classrooms because learners were immediately engaged.”

Useful Links

A–Level

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/

Year 10 GCSE

KS3

Department Staff

Mr McPhail	Curriculum Leader
Mr Laher	Deputy Curriculum Leader
Ms Kirk	Deputy Curriculum Leader
Miss Jelfs	Assistant Curriculum Leader
Mr Hounsell	Assistant Curriculum Leader
Mrs Lumb	Assistant Curriculum Leader in charge of Farm
Mrs Panesar	Science Teacher
Mrs Ayub	Science Teacher
Mr Khan	Science Teacher
Mr Bowness	Science Teacher
Miss Carmichael-Davies	Science Teacher
Mr Dundavan	Science Teacher
Miss Gosal	Science Teacher
Mr Irving	Science Teacher
Miss Johnson	Science Teacher
Mr Beresford	Deputy Headteacher/KS5 Teacher
Mr Spencer	Assistant Headteacher/Science Teacher
Miss Roberts	HLTA
Mrs Rush	Farm Technician/School Environment
Miss Gill	Curriculum Assistant
Mr Gallagher	Lead Technician
Miss Daum	Science Technician
Miss Gwebu	Assistant Science Technician