Below are links to curriculum overviews for all year groups.
Homework and online learning
All year groups will access Seneca, to complete homework tasks and help them prepare for assessments.
Pupils will login using the details that they use to log in to the school network, when they have selected the continue with Microsoft option.
Parents also have the option to sign up to access Seneca for free and teachers will send invites to parents when homework tasks are set.
Year 7 and 8
We deliver the Key Stage 3 (KS3) programme of study to students in form groups. Our schemes of work are written in house with a focus on the skills necessary for success at GCSE while still fulfilling the requirements of the National programme of study for KS3 science
Students are assessed through frequent, short, in class formative assessments, where relevant DIRT activities are then completed when needed. Termly tests using exam style questions are carried out in class to formally assess understanding and measure progress.
Link to programme of study for key stage 3 science
Years 9 - 11 (Trilogy Science, Separate Science and Entry Level Certificate Science)
The majority of students will follow the AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE which leads to 2 GCSEs in Science. The course covers the key stage 4 programme of study and enables students to access courses in all Sciences at A level.
Our schemes of work are written in house and we have taken time to make sure that the learning in each year builds on previously taught work. We believe this spiraled curriculum ensures students are best prepared for the terminal GCSE exams.
Students are assessed through frequent, short, in class formative assessments, which are used to highlight any misconceptions and difficulties, which are then addressed. Termly tests using exam style questions are also carried out either in class or in the main hall.
Revision guides are available for purchase through the the school scopay system at a schools only price.
Separate Science GCSE
We also offer AQA Separate Science GCSE – This course is an option and is taught with 4 additional lessons on top of the standard science provision in years 9-11.
This course leads to 3 GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Entry Level Certificate (single or double award)
Some students will benefit from working towards the AQA single or double award entry level certificate in Science, as a stepping stone qualification, that prepares them for the AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE exams in year 11. Pupils following this pathway will receive their qualifications for the entry level certificate (single or double award) in the summer of year 10 and will be covering GCSE content as of February in year 10
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