The subject explained

Key Stage 3 Overview

• Investigative science is at the heart of the curriculum.
• The department follows the Hodder Scheme adapting it to ensure it meets the requirement of the new PoS.
• Pupils sit a short SATs based test every half term.
• The department took part in the ‘Assessing Pupil Progress’ pilot and will introduce it fully across the department from January 2009.
• ICT and innovative approaches to teaching & learning are at the centre of the student experience in the department.

Key Stage 4 Overview

• We offer a variety of courses to suit all pupils and ensure they have as many opportunities for further study or employment as possible.
• The courses offered are:
  • Gateway Triple Science, Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
  • Gateway Science and Additional Science.
  • OCR Nationals Level 2, Award or Certificate.
• Successful completion of the above all lead to progression to level 3 courses.
  They provide a stimulating curriculum which challenges pupils, develop analytical, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills, ensure scientific literacy and increases pupils knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts and ideas.
• Recent results in the science department at both KS3 & 4 have been outstanding and have exceeded expectations and FFTD targets.