Changes to the curriculum_3_1

Changes to the curriculum_3_1

1. Ofsted: The best Schools

   • Scientific Enquiry Should be at the heart of science teaching along with HSW
   • Sustain pupils natural curiosity so they are eager to learn content and develop skills
   • Informed - Formative Feedback; understanding concepts, skills of analysis, interpretation

2. Where to Start: KS3

   • We need to deliever high quality FOUNDATIONS
     • KNOWLEDGE
     • METHODS
     • PROCESSES
     • USES
   • We need to equip students scientifically with practical investigative and analytical skills.
   • Government review of GCSE's mean that enquiry are assed as integral part
     • Need to make independent learners!

3. Success at KS4

   • SOWS with Contexts
     • GIRLS to AS
       • Uninspiring teaching
       • Not seeing purpose
       • BIG IDEAS
       • CAREERS
       • Show purpose of content
     • BOYS ATTAINMENT
     • Student ownership of Investigation
     • Literacy and numeracy embeded
     • Independent Learners
     • Embedded Formative Feedback

4. The role of Curriculum Support

   • New terminal exams
     • Affecting Y7s - Independent Learners
   • Grading 1 - 10
   • Clashes
     • ISA
     • Equipment KS3
   • SOW
     • Order
       • Show progress