Our aim is to methodically develop and sustain learners’ curiosity about the world, enjoyment of scientific activity and understanding of how natural phenomena can be explained through linking each topic. The Science education that they receive should equip every pupil equally with opportunities that enable them to take an informed part in decisions and to take appropriate actions that affect their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others and the environment.
Year 7
Curriculum Intention: The intentions can be summarised as follows:-
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Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Working scientifically (Introduction to scientific Methodologies) Plastic Awareness week |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Atoms |
20th April – 18th May Reactions |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th States of Matter and separation of Mixtures |
24th Feb – 30th March This term students will be looking topics in physics and biology(energy , diet and health respectively) |
1st June – 13th July Science Project liked with Working Scientifically linked to all the 3 science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: Students will be able : To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Employability skills:
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Year 8
Curriculum Intention: Year 8 places an emphasis on the process of scientific enquiry as well as accumulation of knowledge to help bridge the gap between year 8 and GCSE The course helps the students to:
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Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Materials |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb This term students will be doing topics biology and physics (reproduction and energy) |
20th April – 18th May Working Scientifically to consolidation year7 and 8 work and to ensure easy access to year 9 content. Science Fair Projects begins |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Acids and alkali |
24th Feb – 30th March This term students will be doing topics biology and physics (Ecosystems and waves) |
1st June – 13th July Completion of science fair Projects. Physics topic(Earth) |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: Students will be able : To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Employability skills:
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Year 9
Curriculum Intention: In Year 9 all students follow a course which is specifically designed to:
Students spend one term studying the most important aspects of biology, chemistry and physics to a higher level than that taught in years 7 and 8, in order to bridge the gap between key stage 3 |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Structure and Bonding and matter |
Particle model continue Revision and exams |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Atomic Structure |
24th Feb – 30th March 20th April – 18th May This term student will be studying A physics topic ‘Particle Model of Matter’ which is link to chemistry |
1st June – 13th July Rate of reaction which has links with Particle model. |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Employability skills:
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Year 10
Curriculum Intention: To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb |
20th April – 18th May |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th |
24th Feb – 30th March |
1st June – 13th July |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: Students will be able : To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Employability skills:
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Year 11
Curriculum Intention: Topics covered in year 11 will be examine GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 which is building on the knowledge acquired during Yr9&10/Paper 1 lessons. A topic with required practical’s completed earlier in the year to allow careful revision of these ahead of the exams. The intention is : To support and consolidate scientific concepts (knowledge and understanding of the various topics).
To develop investigative skills. These transferable skills include:
To build and master practical skills such as:
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Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th Hydrocarbons |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb Sustainable development (combined) Analytic techniques (separate) |
20th April – 18th May Exam preparation |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th Analytic techniques Revision |
24th Feb – 30th March Revision (combined) Sustainable development (separate) |
Y11 not in school |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: Students will be able :
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Employability skills:
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Year 12
Curriculum Intention: Delivery of topics is ordered to ensure students have built on fundamental knowledge from GCSE and preparing students for new and more challenging concepts throughout the year. Topics are split between teachers to help students differentiate between paper 1 and 2 with some overlap in physical chemistry to promote interleaving of topics in preparation of paper 3 for A2. |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(MR) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions 2.Topic: Physical Chemistry(VM) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(MR) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions 2.Topic : Organic Chemistry(VM) content Organic Compounds including; Alkanes, Alkenes, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Organic analysis |
20th April – 18th May 1.Topic: Organic Chemistry(VM) content Organic Compounds including; Alkanes, Alkenes, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Organic analysis 1.Topic :Inorganic Chemistry(MR) content The periodic table including; Periodicity, Group 2 elements, and Group 7 elements |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(MR) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions |
24th Feb – 30th March 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(MR) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions 2.Topic: Organic Chemistry(VM) content Organic Compounds including; Alkanes, Alkenes, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Organic analysis |
1st June – 13th July 1.Topic: Organic Chemistry(VM) content Organic Compounds including; Alkanes, Alkenes, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Organic analysis |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: All students will have developed understanding of the AS specification and completed 6 assessed experiments in the form of CPAC assessments. Student progress is measured in regular assessment in summative end of topic assessment and homework as well as formative assessment. Tasks in lesson are peer or self-assessed providing instantaneous measures of progress and then as teachers we can implement intervention in lesson, using effective differentiation, or outside to ensure all students have progressed. |
Employability skills:
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Year 13
Curriculum Intention: Delivery of topics is ordered to ensure students have built on fundamental knowledge from AS and preparing students for new and more challenging concepts throughout the year. Topics are split between teachers to help students differentiate between paper 1 and 2 with some overlap in physical chemistry to promote interleaving of topics in preparation of paper 3 for A2. All skills and knowledge gathered throughout the course prepares students for university, college or apprenticeships. Practical experiments prepare students for working in a lab environment and understanding the procedures that occur in these environments. |
Curriculum Implementation:
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Sept 2nd - Oct 14th 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(DN) Content Thermodynamics, Rate equations, Electrode potentials and Acids & Bases Content 2.Topic: Physical Chemistry (MR) Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions |
Jan 6th – 10th Feb 1.Topic: Organic Chemistry(DN) content Organic compounds including aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines and Polymers, • Analysis techniques including NMR and Chromatography |
20th April – 18th May 1.Topic: Organic Chemistry(DN) content Organic compounds including aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines and Polymers, • Analysis techniques including NMR and Chromatography 1.Topic: Physical Chemistry(MR) Content Atomic Structure and bonding, Chemical reactions including; Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction reactions |
Half term |
Half term |
Half term |
Oct 28th – Dec 16th 2.Topic: Organic Chemistry(DN) content Organic compounds including aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines and Polymers, • Analysis techniques including NMR and Chromatography |
24th Feb – 30th March 2.Topic: Organic Chemistry(DN) content Organic compounds including aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines and Polymers, • Analysis techniques including NMR and Chromatography |
1st June – 13th July |
Christmas Holidays |
Easter Holidays |
Summer Holidays |
Outcomes: All students will have developed understanding of the AS specification and completed all 12 assessed experiments in the form of CPAC assessments. Student progress is measured in regular assessment in summative end of topic assessment and homework as well as formative assessment. Tasks in lesson are peer or self-assessed providing instantaneous measures of progress and then as teachers we can implement intervention in lesson, using effective differentiation, or outside to ensure all students have progressed. |
Employability skills:
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