Science Colleges will create a challenging environment which raises the quality of teaching and learning in science and mathematics, leading to whole school improvement.
A Science College will provide a centre of excellence in scientific, technological, enterprising and vocational education. They will be an active contributor to local and national developments within science and mathematics. They will encourage post-16 learners to pursue science and mathematics.
The Colleges will provide learners with pathways to develop the skills needed to be active citizens within an increasingly scientific world and to progress into employment, further training and higher education according to their individual abilities, aptitudes and ambitions. Science Colleges will be active partners in a learning society by sharing resources and disseminating good practice.
Create a visible scientific ethos that is understood clearly by learners, parents and the community, and which inspires and motivates.
Develop a scientifically rich curriculum, that pervades all aspects of school life and work with the wider community.
Address the needs of future citizens in a scientific world as well as those of future scientists.
Embrace ethical, social, cultural and moral issues related to science and mathematics.
Play an active part in local and national developments, initiatives and competitions to enrich provision for their learners and those in their partner schools.
Develop a rich repertoire of teaching and learning strategies, including through the imaginative use of ICT, and involvement in subject associations, industry, local and national developments and initiatives and competitions.
Work with scientific and related industries to establish high status vocational courses and work-related opportunities.
