An appreciation of the natural and man-made world is a key factor in the development of a broad, balanced, differentiated and relevant curriculum.
Science aims to contribute positively to our enjoyment and understanding of the world and our place within it. Science is made accessible to all pupils through a focus on practical work and the teaching of key skills such as making observations, predictions and evaluation of primary observations.
Pupils should build up an extended specialist vocabulary to be able to describe processes and characteristics in common language, but also become familiar with, and use, technical terminology accurately and precisely.
science curriculum map
year 7 knowledge organiser
year 8 knowledge organiser
year 9 knowledge organiser
gcse – biology
gcse – chemistry
gcse – physics
GCSE Exam Board: OCR
You can find the current Combined Science specification here
You can find the current Biology specification here
You can find the current Chemistry specification here
You can find the current Physics specification here
Students are able to continue studying Science at A Level – You can find out more about Science at Dereham Sixth Form here
Working Independently
Below are a number of links to resources available to support independent learning:
Assessment in Science
Assessment in Science lessons will take many forms but broadly involves assessment for learning (summative) or assessment of learning (formative). Students should be able to express and display their understanding as they progress through the task with planned activities within the lesson providing the teacher and student with feedback and allowing for subsequent action. Summative assessments will be used at the end of each topic, approximately 4-weekly intervals. These will be graded to allow progress to be tracked against target grades. Summative assessments will be reviewed in subsequent lessons to allow pupils to reflect upon their performance.
Personal Development and Cultural Capital in Science
- Science club meets regularly to explore topics outside the curriculum
- GCSE support and revision sessions
- Guest speakers giving presentations reflecting science in the wider world
Who Teaches Science
Head of Department: Mrs A Simms, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: asimms@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mrs Simms is a teacher of Science and STEM with a First class honors degree in Biochemistry from The University of East Anglia. She also received her PGCE from the UEA. Mrs Simms is also an examiner for AQA.
Second in Department: Mr S Jones, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: sjones@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mr Jones did his B.Sc in Human Biology at Loughborough University and he gained his P.G.C.E. from the University of East Anglia.
Other Staff: Mrs A Ferreira, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: aferreira@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mrs Ferreira has a B.Sc. (Hons) in Science and a PGCE from the University of East Anglia. She also assists with Portuguese Oral examinations.
Other Staff: Mr W Fox, M.A., P.G.C.E.(HEad of Year 10)
Email: wfox@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mr Fox graduated with a MSc Hons in Molecular Medicine at the University of Essex before obtaining a P.G.C.E from the University of East Anglia. Prior to becoming a science teacher he worked as an Associate Practitioner in the haematology department of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Other Staff: Mr D Aladesaye
Email: daladesaye@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mrs. E. Hartley. BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E.
Email: ehartley@ng6.unity-ed.uk
Mrs Hartley graduated with a BSc Hons in Biological Sciences in Wales. After returning home to work in schools she completed her PGCE at University of East Anglia. Having now worked in Norfolk Schools for over 15 years, she continues to share her passion for Science both in the classroom and through trips.