The Science Faculty strives to prepare pupils for a life of science understanding, beginning at the start of Year 7.
We believe every subject in Science is important to all pupils for life after school. As such, we aim to promote these subjects in terms of their career options and relevance to every day life. The curriculum meets and expands upon the National Curriculum, providing a clear learning path from Year 7 through to examinations in Key Stage 4 and beyond. Science is taught in 6 bespoke Science labs with access to IT suites for certain lessons.
Our curriculum aims are:
Our curriculum aims are:
· To foster enjoyment and excitement in science through findings answer to questions about the world and the Universe.
· To continue to develop an increasingly interlinked body of scientific knowledge.
· To continue to learn how to carry out scientific enquiry, through investigative work and learning about scientific discoveries.
· To understand the significance of science to their lives, including health and the challenges of providing world resources.
· To learn how science links to a range of a career opportunities
We encourage pupils to apply their scientific understanding throughout the school especially in other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects.
During years 7, 8 and 9 all pupils study science for 6 hours a fortnight, in which they learn about aspects of Biology, Physics & Chemistry. At KS4, all pupils study science as it is a core subject. There are two options, Combined Science (9 hours a fortnight) and Triple Science (14 hours a fortnight). Pupils can also choose to study Health and Social care and Computer Science at Key Stage 4.
Biology
At KEVI NSG, Biology is an exciting and engaging subject taught through the Springboard Science curriculum at Key Stage Three and aligned with the AQA Trilogy GCSE specification. Students explore the fascinating world of living organisms, developing key scientific knowledge and skills that build from Year 7 through to Year 11.
Our lessons are designed to be interactive and practical, helping students understand how biological concepts apply to real-life situations—from the human body and health to ecosystems and genetics. With a strong focus on scientific enquiry, students learn to think critically, carry out investigations, and interpret data.
By the end of Key Stage 4, students will have covered core topics such as Cell Biology, Infection and Response, Bioenergetics, Homeostasis, Inheritance, and Ecology. This foundation prepares them not only for success in their GCSEs but also future studies in Biology.
Chemistry
Chemistry sparks curiosity about the substances that make up our world. Using the Springboard Science curriculum and following the AQA Trilogy GCSE course, students develop a deep understanding of the properties, reactions, and uses of different materials.
From Year 7 onwards, students learn to think scientifically and analytically, developing key skills through practical investigations and real-world applications. Topics include Atomic Structure, Bonding, Chemical Changes, Energy Changes, the Atmosphere, and the Chemistry of Resources.
Chemistry lessons are hands-on and thought-provoking, helping students to explore everything from why reactions happen to how chemistry supports modern life. By Key Stage 4, students are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle GCSE exams and beyond.
Our Chemistry curriculum prepares students for further scientific study and encourages them to consider how chemistry impacts the environment, technology, and society.
Physics
Physics at KEVI NSG encourages students to question how the universe works, from the smallest particles to the largest forces. Through the Springboard Science scheme and the AQA Trilogy GCSE pathway, students build their understanding of key physical principles and apply them in everyday contexts.
Our Physics curriculum combines theory with engaging experiments, helping students explore topics such as Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism, and Space Physics. These topics are introduced early and built on each year, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.
By Key Stage 4, students are equipped to explain how things move, how energy is transferred, and how physical laws shape the world around them. Our aim is to build confident, inquisitive learners who are ready for GCSE success and inspired by the possibilities of physics.
Extra-Curricular
There is a weekly after-school Science club where pupils in key stage three can experience a variety of fun, hands-on Science. Mrs Kennedy also runs a weekly Eco Club and Gardening Club for those that have further interest in the natural world and science outside of the classroom.
Medical Ethics Club is run weekly by Miss Haywood and encourages students, particularly interested in careers allied to medicine, to debate a series of medical dilemmas and scenarios. For example, should genetic engineering be used to prevent inherited diseases? Is it ethical to pay people for donating blood or organs?
Booster groups are run weekly for Year 11 pupils, with an open-door policy for pupils to ask for support from staff at other times.
Careers
A variety of careers are embedded into the curriculum. All SLOP booklets used in lessons contain a careers profile which outlines a career associated with that topic e.g. the role of a dietician in a topic on the digestive system.
The school is also part of the Lord Bhattacharya grant scheme – promoting engineering through ongoing development of curriculum, extra-curricular events and resources.
