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Our vision at Chiswick School is to give all pupils an outstanding Science education that leaves them well equipped for further study and the world beyond. Our curriculum is knowledge rich and follows a 5 year narrative through KS3 & KS4. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced based on key Scientific concepts and gives all pupils in depth knowledge and understanding of key domains. We use the AQA exam board for all GCSE exams.

From their first lesson in Year 7, pupils are taught how to work scientifically and collect, analyse and evaluate data. Core practicals allow pupils to regularly improve their practical skills and carry out scientific enquiry. There are practicals in almost every unit from Year 7 to 11 which ensures that pupils become confident with lab techniques and apparatus whilst encouraging them to pursue further study in a scientific field. These practicals allow learners to link what they are learning in the classroom to practical situations and see the theory come to life.

Pupils are given opportunities to apply their knowledge, critically analyse information and justify their findings. Beyond the classroom we offer a KS3 Science Club, botany club, science debate club and planet earth club, participate in national science competitions as well as celebrating events such as British Science Week which allows our students to complete activities beyond the curriculum, listen to experts in the science field and visit places of interest.

We recognise the value of pupils being able to relate their learning to daily life and encourage problem solving during our lessons, with many lessons including explicit career links introduced by the teacher. We also endeavour to strengthen our work experience links with science-based industries to widen our pupils' understanding of the importance of Science in society. We intend for our students to be curious through encouraging them to think scientifically about the world around them.

We recognise the importance of collaboration with other departments to provide pupils with clear links across the curriculum. By working with staff across the school, our pupils can develop a strong understanding of overlapping topics, for example graph skills in Maths and the rock cycle in Geography. Building on our whole school literacy strategy, we encourage our students to ‘talk like scientists’ throughout our lessons, only having the highest expectations of our pupils at all times.

The Science department is committed to closing the gap ensuring that every learner has access to the best quality of education with this not being limited by where they started. We do this by breaking down the key knowledge of our ambitious curriculum and maintaining high expectations for all.

Mrs Cecily Green (Aldington)

Head of Science