The aim of the science curriculum is to promote a love of learning through developing enquiring minds that show curiosity about science and the fast-changing technological world.  The curriculum will allow the teaching to secure engagement by being relevant, up to date and supported by research. We have used the EEF Improving Secondary Science findings, the OFSTED Subject specific review, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Royal Society of Biology publications in our planning. 

The learning of Science is hierarchical in nature and we start with core concrete fundamental ideas of science.  There are then opportunities to revisit and build upon these concepts and eventually progress to the more abstract ideas in science. The regular review and retrieval of knowledge is supported by knowledge organisers, Sparx and frequent low stakes quizzing. We are unapologetic in our pursuit of academic excellence. 

We want our students to develop scientific skills of inquiry: to explore through experimental design and evaluate scientific evidence to draw conclusions. They should be able to communicate scientific ideas, explanations, arguments and practical experiences in a variety of ways.  They should also see the commonalities of language and skills with other curriculum areas. 

From their experience of the science curriculum, they should be good at thinking analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems.  They should also be able to judge arguments and make decisions that include social and ethical considerations.  They should also be able to develop a keen understanding of the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society.  As students living in close proximity to the sea and areas of international scientific interest the curriculum enables them to consider their role in maintaining biodiversity and  living sustainably for the future benefit of us all.   Science education is one of the keys to social mobility and science qualifications open up many rewarding and interesting careers, the curriculum will allow students to learn about world leading research establishments and scientific employers in our locality and beyond . 

We also wish for them to be wowed by some aspects of science and seek opportunities for their scientific enrichment.