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All statutory guidance and legislation published on this site continues to reflect the current legal position unless indicated otherwise.

Science key stage 4

Statutory content

"Science is an integral part of modern culture. It stretches the imagination and creativity of young people. Its challenges are quite enormous." 

Professor Malcolm Longair, CBE, FRS, FRSE. Emeritus Jacksonian Professor of Natural Philosophy; Director of Development, Cavendish Laboratory; Professorial Fellow of Clare Hall.

Programme of study

The statutory programmes of study are an important element of the wider curriculum and establish the core entitlement for all pupils.

Guidance on planning, continuity across the key stages, new opportunities, inclusion and support for assessment.

Following the government's decision not to proceed with the revised 2009 versions, these level descriptions should be used until further notice.

Subject comparison tool

A comparison tool allowing subject teachers to compare elements of programme of study for different subjects to provide an invaluable starting point for planning a coherent curriculum.

Curriculum case studies

a science experiment

Inspired engineering

A cross-subject engineering project has helped pupils...

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