Mr D Riding (Assistant Head of Science i/c Wider Curriculum Provision)
Miss L McMahon (Assistant Head of Science i/c KS3)
Our Vision for Science
Our vision for science education is to ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and cultivate a deep understanding of the world. We believe science equips students with the knowledge and skills to question, investigate, and solve real-world problems. By embedding practical enquiry, rigorous knowledge, and interdisciplinary thinking, we empower students to navigate and contribute to an ever-evolving world. Our curriculum aspires to develop confident, resilient learners who embrace challenges, appreciate the beauty of discovery, and are inspired to pursue scientific advancement for the benefit of society and the environment. Through science, we build the innovators of tomorrow.
Science at SJB is about inspiring curiosity and seeking discovery. Through:
Qualification: GCSE Combined Science Exam Board: Edexcel Coursework: 0% Exam: 100% Exam Structure: 6 x 1hr 10min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 11Link to specification: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Sciences 9-1 (2016) Course Overview:
Science should enable students to:
develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science, through different types of scientific enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem-solving skills in the laboratory, in the field and in other learning environments
develop their ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
Qualification: GCSE Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics (Separate Sciences – Triple*)
(*please note students will be selected for Triple Science based on progress and attainment in Y9) Exam Board: Edexcel Coursework: 0% Exam: 100% Exam Structure: 6 x 1hr 45min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 11 Links to specifications: GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics
Course Overview:
Science should enable students to:
develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science, through different types of scientific enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem-solving skills in the laboratory, in the field and in other learning environments
develop their ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively
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