Our vision is to create an inclusive, ambitious and inspiring Science Faculty where both students and staff flourish. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners through collaboration, professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning.

With a pupil-centred approach, we strive to meet the diverse needs of all learners, fostering confidence, resilience and curiosity. We maintain high expectations for every student, promoting academic excellence, equity and success for all. By making science accessible, engaging and relevant, we nurture a lifelong love of learning and empower young people to become thoughtful, independent and inquisitive problem-solvers who are prepared to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

The CHS South KS3 Science curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in Biology, Chemistry and Physics through a knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced curriculum. It develops scientific understanding alongside enquiry, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enabling students to question and explain the world around them. 

The curriculum is ambitious for all learners, building confidence, curiosity and resilience while ensuring students are well prepared for GCSE study and future STEM opportunities. Real-world contexts, practical investigations and enrichment experiences help make science engaging, relevant and accessible to every student. 

The KS3 Science curriculum at CHS South develops scientifically literate, curious and independent learners by building secure knowledge, fostering critical thinking and preparing students for success in GCSE Science and beyond.

The KS4 Science curriculum at CHS South builds on the knowledge and skills developed at KS3, deepening students’ understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics while preparing them for GCSE success. It develops scientific literacy, critical thinking and practical skills through a carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich curriculum. 

The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their potential while making science relevant through real-world applications and STEM opportunities. It equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for further study, future careers and informed participation in society. 

The KS4 Science curriculum at CHS South develops scientifically literate, confident and resilient learners by securing GCSE success, fostering critical thinking and preparing students for future education, careers and life beyond school. 

Our students extend their curiosity and scientific understanding beyond the classroom through:

• Science clubs and STEM competitions.

• Trips to places of scientific interest (museums, science centres, universities).

• Guest speakers and visiting scientists.

• Encourage curiosity – ask questions and explore scientific “why” and “how.”

• Watch documentaries or science YouTube channels together.

• Support revision with BBC Bitesize Science or GCSE revision guides.

• Relate science to everyday life – cooking, health, energy, the environment.

• Log onto the home study site on SharePoint to access the wide breadth of science resources, which support both knowledge acquisition and retention.

• Encourage participation in science clubs, fairs, and enrichment activities.

• A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

• A Level Psychology, Applied Science, or Environmental Science.

• University degrees in Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, Forensics, Computer Science, and more.

Studying Science at CHS South means developing curiosity, resilience, and a way of thinking that helps students question, explore, and shape the future.