DENBIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE FACULTY

TEAM MEMBERS

Anthony Brown / Head of Faculty
Science Teacher (Chemistry)
William Rosie / Science Teacher(NQT)
Jennifer Hallam / Science Teacher (Physics)
Sue Harriman / Science Teacher
Julie Herring / Head of House – Brunel
Science Teacher (Biology)
Louisa Pretorius / KS4 Leader
Science Teacher (Biology)
Kate Maris / Science Teacher (part time)
Elle Roche / Science Teacher (NQT)
Quentin Berriman / KS3 Leader
Science Teacher
Purnima Verma / KS5 Leader
Science Teacher (Chemistry)
Matthew List / Science Teacher (NQT)
Sian Wiltshire / Head of Newton House
Science Teacher
Julie Ellis / Lead Science Technician
Gail Nadauld / Science Technician
NasimaMenni / Science Teacher
Rebecca Chick / Science Technician (Apprentice)
David ArmahAgyeman / Professional Assistant

Teaching Science at Denbigh School is an enjoyable experience. Staff and students are friendly and there is a good working atmosphere in lessons. The students are responsive, expect to enjoy Science and achieve well. There are excellent opportunities for professional development within the Faculty and school. Science is a strong Faculty with good examination results and facilities.

The Science Faculty is comprised of both part and full time teachers, including the Head of Faculty and the KS3, KS4 and KS5 Leaders who together manage the Faculty. The team is supported by three full time technicians and a Professional Assistant. The Science Faculty is a lively and friendly place to work. All staff are encouraged to develop and share good teaching and learning ideas and resources across the Faculty. This collaborative approach supports and celebrates new initiatives, ensuring all students receive their entitlement. The Faculty is firmly committed to staff development.

Wherever possible, teachers have their own teaching laboratory. All are equipped with interactive whiteboards. The Faculty also has a set of 30 wireless laptops for use in science lessons.

At Key Stage 3 and 4, students are taught in groups organised on the basis of prior attainment. At Key Stage 3 and for GCSE Science courses, colleagues teach across subject specialisms. Classes are taught by subject specialists for Triple Award GCSE and A-Level subjects.

Key Stage 3

Science at Key Stage 3 places an emphasis on the process of scientific enquiry as well as the accumulation of knowledge. The course is divided into topics or modules covering different aspects of science, and is based upon a variety of published schemes adapted to our own requirements. Go Science! Resources are used and these are fully supported by teachers guide, inter-active white board presentations, multimedia presentations; copy masters and companion websites etc. At Key Stage 3, students receive three hours of science per week, taught in ability bands of on average of 25 to 30 students.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, we offer the OCR 21st Century Science Suite, and deliver the full range of courses available (Single Sciences; Core Science, Additional Science). This flexible specification has enabled the Faculty to offer a wider range of options 14 to 19; providing a more appropriate curriculum route for all abilities. Students commence GCSE science courses during year 9. There are 3 hours of science per week in years 9 and 10 and four hours per week in year 11. 65% of year 10 students study triple science.

The popularity of Science at Key Stage 4 is demonstrated by the large numbers of students choosing to continue with one or more Science subjects in the Sixth Form.

Key Stage 5

AS and A levels are offered in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The exam board is OCR.Each subject group is taught by specialist subject teachers for four hours per week.