YEAR 7
Science Year 7
Build strong foundations across biology, chemistry and physics while developing scientific thinking.
KEY STAGE 3 HOME STUDY
Science Key Stage 3 Course
Build scientific knowledge and confidence with structured home study courses for Key Stage 3 learners in Years 7, 8 and 9.
- Flexible online learning
- Courses for Years 7, 8 and 9
- Optional tutor support and marking
Explore Key Stage 3
Explore other Key Stage 3 subjects
Move between Key Stage 3 subjects and find the course that best suits your learner.
COURSE OPTIONS
Choose your Key Stage 3 Science course
Our Key Stage 3 Science courses provide structured home study for learners in Years 7, 8 and 9. Choose the course that best matches your learner's current year and stage of study.
YEAR 8
Science Year 8
Develop deeper understanding of scientific ideas, processes and evidence through structured study.
YEAR 9
Science Year 9
Extend scientific knowledge and analytical skills while preparing for later GCSE-level science study.
KEY STAGE 3 SCIENCE HOME STUDY
Science courses for Years 7, 8 and 9
Our Key Stage 3 Science courses help learners understand important scientific ideas while developing confidence in applying knowledge, interpreting information and explaining evidence.
Across Years 7, 8 and 9, learners build their understanding of biology, chemistry and physics while developing scientific reasoning and the skills needed for more advanced study.
YEARS
Years 7, 8 and 9
Separate courses provide structured Science study across the three years of Key Stage 3.
STUDY FORMAT
Flexible home study
Learners can study from home and work through each course at a pace that suits their education.
SCIENCE SKILLS
Build scientific understanding
Develop knowledge, reasoning, interpretation and confidence across biology, chemistry and physics.
PROGRESSION
Prepare for later study
Build the scientific foundations needed to move confidently towards GCSE-level Science.
A clear progression through Key Stage 3
Learners can begin with the course that matches their current year and continue through Years 7, 8 and 9, developing deeper scientific understanding and stronger analytical skills.
HOW HOME STUDY WORKS
How our Key Stage 3 Science courses work
Each Science course provides a clear sequence of structured lessons that learners can work through from home. Choose the appropriate year, begin studying online and build scientific understanding step by step.
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Choose the right year
Select Science Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9 according to the learner's current stage of Key Stage 3 study.
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Start studying online
Access the course materials online and begin working through the Science programme from home.
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Explore scientific ideas
Develop knowledge across biology, chemistry and physics through explanations, activities and structured study.
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Check progress and build confidence
Consolidate scientific knowledge, apply ideas and develop stronger reasoning as the course progresses.
OPTIONAL SUPPORT
Add extra help when it is useful
Assignment marking, tutor support and one-to-one tuition can be added when a learner would benefit from additional explanation, guidance or feedback.
SUPPORT & ADD-ONS
Add extra Science support when you need it
The course can be studied independently, with additional support available if a learner would benefit from tutor feedback, subject guidance or individual teaching.
WRITTEN FEEDBACK
Assignment marking
Submit course assignments for marking and receive detailed tutor feedback on scientific knowledge, explanation, reasoning and progress.
- Personal tutor feedback
- Help identify strengths and gaps
- Add marking when it becomes useful
ONGOING GUIDANCE
Email Tutor Support
Ask subject questions while working through the course and receive help when a scientific concept, method or topic needs further explanation.
- Ask questions by email
- Subject-specific tutor guidance
- Useful alongside independent study
INDIVIDUAL TEACHING
One-to-one tuition
Arrange individual online tuition for focused help with particular areas of Science or when a learner would benefit from more direct teaching.
- Individual online tuition
- Focus on specific learning needs
- Arrange lessons when required
FLEXIBLE SUPPORT
Start with the course and add support later
You do not need to decide on additional support when you enrol. Assignment marking, tutor support and tuition can be added if and when they become useful.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COURSE
Questions about our Key Stage 3 Science courses
Find answers to common questions about choosing a Science course, studying from home and adding extra support.
Which Science course should I choose?
Choose the Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9 course that most closely matches the learner's current school year and stage of study. Each course provides a structured progression through Key Stage 3.
Can my child study Science from home?
Yes. The courses are designed for flexible home study, allowing learners to work through structured Science lessons online at a pace that suits their education.
What does a Key Stage 3 Science course cover?
The courses develop scientific knowledge and understanding across biology, chemistry and physics while building skills in reasoning, interpretation and applying scientific ideas.
Does the course include tutor support?
The course can be studied independently. Optional support, including assignment marking, Email Tutor Support and one-to-one tuition, can be added separately when required.
Are there exams in the Key Stage 3 Science course?
No. Key Stage 3 courses are not examination courses. Learners instead build scientific knowledge and skills through the work and activities included in the course.
Can we add assignment marking later?
Yes. Assignment marking can be added when it becomes useful, so there is no need to decide on additional support when first enrolling on the course.
Can a learner move from Year 7 to Year 8 and Year 9?
Yes. The three courses provide a natural progression through Key Stage 3, allowing learners to continue into the next year as their scientific knowledge and confidence develop.
Does Key Stage 3 Science prepare learners for GCSE?
The courses build scientific knowledge, reasoning and analytical skills that provide useful foundations for later GCSE-level Science study.
READY TO START?
Choose the Science course that fits your learner
Compare Years 7, 8 and 9 and select the course that best matches their current stage of study.