Chemistry
In the Kindergarten (Foundation Stage), science is incorporated into the Early Learning Goal called ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World’, where appropriate topics are used to help the build a strong foundation for their subsequent scientific studies.
The learning continues in Key Stage 1 (age 5 – 7), and Science becomes a separate subject from Key Stage 2 (ages 7 – 11). The aim of the Science curriculum in Key Stages 1 and 2 in the Primary School is to stimulate and excite students’ curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. Emphasis is placed on developing and evaluating explanations through experimental evidence and modelling. The School has a wide range of resources to enable Science to be delivered through practical activities and the use of the outdoor environment. The range of science topics covers the many aspects of natural and physical science.
In Key Stage 3 in the Secondary School, the UK National Curriculum (http://www.qcda.gov.uk/) for Science is followed, covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Chemistry first becomes a separate subject in Year 10 at Key Stage 4, when students have the opportunity to choose which of the three Science disciplines they wish to continue to study to IGCSE level. All students are expected to select at least one Science subject, but may select two or all three as part of their IGCSE options. A summary of the IGCSE Chemistry syllabus, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 10 and 11 are provided in the IGCSE Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for IGCSE Chemistry may be found by visiting the CIE website (http://www.cie.org.uk) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.
In Key Stage 5 in Year 12 the subject may be studied at GCE AS Level, and in Year 13 at GCE A Level. A summary of the GCE AS Level and A Level Chemistry syllabuses, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 12 and 13 are provided in the AS & A Level Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for AS and A Level Chemistry may be found by visiting the Edexcel website (http://www.edexcel.com) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.
