Guilsborough Academy Vision 

How we embed this in science 

Responsibility 

• To see the importance of science in a global way and that the choices people and Governments make will impact the whole world. To understand the importance of local, national and international cooperation that will be needed to tackle key current issues, especially Climate Change. 

• To develop a wide range of technical vocabulary, to allow them to understand scientific issues. To know when these terms are used and to use them confidently. To be confident in the use of maths in the context of science and in data handling and analysis. To use appropriate technology where necessary.  

Responsibility 

To do this we provide opportunities through our SOL to learn about and discuss important global and national scientific issues.  We promote the idea that scientific models are constantly changing based on evidence and that bias and unsubstantiated data needs to be challenged.  We respect the contribution of ideas from all and teach how to respectfully listen and respond to ideas that are different to our own. 

To do this we make sure that our SOL promotes a language rich curriculum, focussing on technical terminology.  We actively seek opportunities to read, write and discuss scientific information.  We make close links within our SOL to other subjects especially Maths and develop mathematical skills in context of our subject.  We use technology and handle practical equipment regularly to prepare our students with skills that are highly adaptable to the world in which they will live 

Aspiration 

• To become good scientific enquirers; to gain skills in data handling, investigation design, following instructions, using practical techniques and problem solving; to make evidence based decisions and to evaluate these processes. 

• To want to study the sciences in more detail, to inspire a love of the subject and to explore careers in STEM. To develop resilience when faced with difficulties and learn to embrace challenges. 

Aspiration 

To do this we provide opportunities through our SOL for building disciplinary knowledge including working scientifically activities including scientific attitudes, experimental skills and investigation and analysis and evaluation. We promote teamwork and collaboration to reach the highest levels of attainment, through adaptive and effective mixed ability teaching. 

To do this we make sure that all students are challenged to reach the highest attainment possible through our adaptive SOL.  We teach the majority of years as mixed ability classes to ensure we have removed any glass ceilings of expectations.  We only select students to follow TRIPLE science GCSE at the end of year 10, thus we select on current performance and not through previous attainment at KS2.  We try to ensure that we promote our subject by unashamedly showing our love of the topics and sharing our experiences beyond the specifications.  We are embedding a STEM project into our KS3 course to allow students an opportunity to experience science in a wider context. We promote ‘failing forwards’ and use many different techniques to show how to turn failure into long term success.  

Respect 

• To have a broad understanding of the science of the world around them; to understand the role science has in society; to widen their experiences so they can make meaningful contributions in discussions about these issues. 

• To allow all students the opportunity to learn in a safe environment by following the Academy's policies. To make other people's lives better by being kind, couteous and understanding 

Respect

To do this we provide opportunities through our SOL to learn about and discuss important global and national scientific issues.  We promote the idea that scientific models are constantly changing based on evidence and that bias and unsubstantiated data needs to be challenged.  We respect the contribution of ideas from all and teach how to respectfully listen and respond to ideas that are different to our own. 

To do this we specifically teach health and safety issues and how to minimise risks. 

We follow all the academy’s policies and model and promote the behaviour we want to see. 

Equality 

• To value the contribution of scientists from all around the world, to know that the opportunity to study and learn from science are open to all and that descrimination in all forms will not be tolerated. 

• To understand the role science has in making life fairer to all, easier by using modern techniques and technology, and in promoting health and tackling inequality such as availability to vital resources.  

Equality 

To do this we provide opportunities through our SOL for building disciplinary knowledge including working scientifically activities including scientific attitudes, experimental skills and investigation and analysis and evaluation. We promote teamwork and collaboration to reach the highest levels of attainment, through adaptive and effective mixed ability teaching. 

To do this we have written lessons that aim to address this in our SoL and take every opportunity to link the role science has to play in everyday life as well as future needs. 

The Guilsborough Science department is also involved in the ASE Inclusion in Science Programme which will start in October 2023.