Summer Programmes
During the summer our Nova, Nexus and Vortex programmes transform science learning into exciting investigations that build curiosity, critical thinking and confidence through expert-led, collaborative challenges.
NOVA
Discover KS3 Science knowledge and skills by students becoming investigative apprentices of science themed cases
For Year 6 to 9 Leavers
+ A maximum of 25 apprentices per class
+ New mystery to solve every week
+ 1 hour sessions
+ Biology, Chemistry & Physics covered every week
+ Collaborative learning included in every session
+ Fully remote online learning
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ First evidence release
+ Biology
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Second evidence release
+ Chemistry
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Third evidence release
+ Physics
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
NEXUS
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
Biology
+ Separate classes for Biology, Chemistry & Physics*
+ Exclusively taught by subject specialists
+ A maximum of 20 apprentices per class
+ New mystery to solve every week
+ 1 hour sessions
+ Collaborative learning included in every session
+ Fully remote online learning
Developing skills required for GCSE Science programmes through working through intriguing mysteries
For Year 9 to 10 Leavers
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
Chemistry
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
Physics
VORTEX
Mastering the skills and knowledge required for study of A Level and BTEC Science programmes
For Year 11 Leavers
+ Separate classes for Biology, Chemistry & Physics*
+ Exclusively taught by subject specialists
+ A maximum of 15 apprentices per class
+ New mystery to solve every week
+ 1 hour sessions
+ Collaborative learning included in every session
+ Fully remote online learning
Biology
Chemistry
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
Physics
Session 1
+ Case release
+ Scientific Skills
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 2
+ Evidence Release #1
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 3
+ Evidence Release #2
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 4
+ Evidence Release #3
+ Independent work
+ Group work
Session 5
+ Group Case Review (Presentation)
+ Case debrief & feedback
* Disciplines available for Nexus and Vortex programmes will depend on subject specialist availability