The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics incorporates the subjects: Science, Design Technology, Computing and  application of mathematical skills.

Intent: Pupils will develop knowledge and understanding within Science, DT, Computing and functional maths skills through a combined STEM curriculum. Pupils will learn to interact, understand, create and function within the world, they will be encouraged to explore and use their imagination to problem solve. Pupils will gain an understanding of an ever changing world and for those who aspire to, it will provide them with the skills required to explore career opportunities within Science, engineering and technology.  Pupils will be supported to engage in practical, relevant and accessible learning experiences within STEM to promote and foster a love of Science and technology

Implementation: learning within STEM starts within the EYFS area of understanding the world and expand in to the following specific areas

Science: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Working Scientifically.

Design Technology: Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical Knowledge, Cooking and Nutrition.

Computing: Algorithms & Programming, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Knowledge and understand and Computing Skills.

STEM is delivered through topic based learning alongside Creative arts and the World Around Us following a carefully sequenced long term plan. The planned curriculum has the flexibility to meet the needs of all learners on all pathways.

Impact: Pupils will have experienced a fun engaging curriculum which will have fostered and promoted a love of all areas of STEM learning. They will have developed the knowledge and skills to understand and safely explore the world in which they live in. Pupils will have every opportunity to further their Knowledge within KS4 and 5 and explore opportunities to utilise their STEM skills beyond their school life.

The links below provide a comprehensive overview of the mathematics curriculum at Kelford school.

The guidance expands on the information provided on the website and includes detail as to how teaching and learning within  STEM differs across the learning pathways.

The Long term plan  provides an overview of the content of the STEM curriculum , demonstrating sequencing of knowledge and skills through each academic year  as pupils move through school.