Science

Are you curious about the world we live in? We offer GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science. In addition, we have online self-study courses in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness, and Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years (coming soon).

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GCSE Biology

We offer separate GCSE’s in Biology, following the AQA specifications – you can find further details here – https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461

You can choose between taking a foundation exam paper or a higher exam paper, the highest grade available on Foundation paper is grade 5 and the highest grade available on Higher is grade 9. Your tutor will help you to decide what paper is right for you.

 

Topics included in GCSE Biology

  • Cell biology
  • Infection and response
  • Bioenergetics
  • Homeostasis and response
  • Inheritance, variation and evolution
  • Ecology
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GCSE Chemistry

We offer separate GCSE’s in Chemistry, following the AQA specifications – you can find further details here – https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462. You can choose between taking a foundation exam paper or a higher exam paper, the highest grade available on Foundation paper is grade 5 and the highest grade available on Higher is grade 9. Your tutor will help you to decide what paper is right for you.

 

Topics included in GCSE Chemistry

  • Understanding of the fundamental aspects of chemistry
  • atomic structure
  • bonding
  • properties of matter
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Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

This online self study course is a key starting point for anyone looking for an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness. Learners will understand the nature of climate change and the role they can play in helping to reduce carbon emissions. Learners will gain the knowledge and understanding to act as drivers of positive change within the workplace and at home.

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Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years

This online self-study course is a key starting point for anyone looking for an introduction to neuroscience from birth to seven years. It will support learners who are seeking a career within the early years sector.

Learners will understand neuroscience and the early development of the brain. They will understand neurons, synaptogenesis and how the social brain develops. Furthermore, the learner will understand the limbic system and self-regulation. They will understand self-regulation and the factors that can affect its development. They will also learn about the three types of stress and about adverse childhood experiences. The learner will also learn to distinguish between behaviourist and relational approaches to behaviour management

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