A Venn Academy Trust School – Together we will… Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible. Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.

Subject – Science

At Venn Boulevard Centre we believe that high-quality Science education provides the foundations for understanding the world and stimulates inquisitive minds. Our Science curriculum for KS3 and KS4 is designed to foster a love of Science and provide our students with the skills and knowledge to become confident scientists in a range of areas. We focus on Chemistry, Biology and Physics, with each area underpinned by scientific enquiry.

Our KS3 Science curriculum is introduced to students through a three-year cycle. We begin by introducing the breadth of core principles and developing an understanding of the foundations of the subject matter. Our aim is to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare them for KS4. As we recognise that our students may have gaps in their learning, we tailor our curriculum to meet their individual needs and provide extra support where necessary.

Our KS4 Science curriculum builds on the foundations established in KS3, with a focus on developing a deeper understanding of the key principles and concepts in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Our curriculum fulfils the requirements of the national curriculum, whilst also looking to prepare our students for their future studies or careers. We offer both GCSE Science and Entry Level qualifications to ensure that our students have a wide range of pathways to choose from.

Throughout both KS3 and KS4, we emphasise the importance of scientific enquiry, with practical investigations, experiments and data analysis forming an integral part of the curriculum. We also provide opportunities for our students to develop their research and analytical skills, enabling them to become confident and independent learners.

Overall, our Science curriculum at Venn Boulevard Centre is designed to provide our students with a broad and balanced education, underpinned by scientific enquiry. Our aim is to develop inquisitive minds and provide our students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their future studies or careers.

“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”

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“Once at school, the life coach works with
individuals to help them to deal with any anxieties that they may have.”

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“Pupils make strides socially and emotionally.”

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“Pupils welcome new arrivals with understanding and compassion.”

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“The most striking aspect of your school is the way in which you plan to support pupils’ individual needs.”

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“The work of the
life coach can include one-to-one work in addition to positive thinking strategies,
mindfulness and aromatherapy.”

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“All pupils benefit from targets to help them to develop their social and emotional skills and to build a level of resilience.”

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“Your school helps pupils to become
confident rounded young people.”

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“In classrooms, pupils focus hard and respond well to any advice and guidance that is given to them.”

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“Teaching at your school is characterised by positive relationships between members of staff and pupils.”

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“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”

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“Inspectors saw first-hand the way in which your staff spoke to pupils with compassion and respect.”

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“Pupils at your school feel safe.”

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“Teachers consider
pupils’ emotional well-being deeply and give them space when they need to refocus.”

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“Before coming to
school, you and other leaders work hard to understand the needs of individual
pupils.”

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“Pupils told inspectors that they really value the way in which they feel respected at your school.”

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“You seek to identify any triggers which cause pupils to behave erratically and you work towards eliminating these.”

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“Pupils value the way in which you and your
staff make everyone feel included.”

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“Pupils talked to us about the way in which you
and your staff celebrate difference and help to make everyone feel valued.”

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“An SEMH curriculum runs through the heart of your school.”

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“Teachers and teaching assistants work hard to ensure that pupils are ‘nudged’ in the right direction in lessons.”

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“Within classrooms, teachers reward positive behaviours consistently.”

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“The systems and structures that you have put in place ensure that pupils feel safe at school.”

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“Pupils are given chances to reflect upon this
through ‘life books’ where observations are made, and improvements praised.”

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