At St Charles’ the curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
- develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science enquiries that help to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
- are equipped with the science knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
- are encouraged to develop a curiosity for the world around them.
- enjoy being science learners who want to continue their interest in the subject beyond primary school.
Our Science Lead is Mrs Boardley (Glossop Ogden Trust Partnership Lead)
St Charles is proud to be the lead school in the Glossop Ogden Trust Partnership. The Ogden Trust aims to increase the uptake of physics post-16 by supporting physics education and engagement for all young people (4-18), particularly those in under-represented groups. The Trust supports schools, teachers, projects and programmes that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. Our school benefits from high quality physics CPD and pupils enjoy many exciting and engaging activities which the partnership plan each year.

Key Information about teaching Science at our school
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