Science
We have specific aims for pupils leaving our school having experienced our science curriculum. We intend that all pupils understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of science alongside the essential processes of scientific enquiry. We ensure pupils can observe, question, investigate, and analyse the natural world using a variety of scientific methods and approaches. This is part of our intent because, as a school, we recognise that we are preparing pupils to thrive in a world shaped by scientific advancement and technological innovation. Therefore, the development of transferable skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, curiosity, and data interpretation, forms a core principle in our science curriculum. We intend for pupils to evaluate and apply known, new, and unfamiliar scientific knowledge and evidence with curiosity and rigour. We also recognise the school’s responsibility in preparing pupils to be responsible, informed, confident, and ethical thinkers who understand the role of science in shaping our future.
Our science curriculum is designed to ignite children’s natural curiosity about the world around them. We aim that in every science lesson children know more and remember more of our curriculum. Our science curriculum extends beyond the breadth of the National Curriculum to include a rich variety of engaging and practical investigations, STEM enrichment activities, and opportunities to explore real-world scientific challenges, allowing children to develop the transferable skills necessary for future success. This includes hands-on experiments, collaborative inquiry, and meaningful links to environmental education and sustainability in every year group. Progression of knowledge, skills and vocabulary are all systematically planned so that by the end of Year 6, pupils are ready for the next stage of their education. The teaching of science in our school is intended to empower pupils with declarative knowledge (knowing that) and procedural knowledge (knowing how) to enable them to think and work scientifically. This knowledge is identified, sequenced and connected in the curriculum.
The knowledge and skills acquired in each year group is set out in our Progression of Knowledge and Skills document, which can be seen below.
Science Progression of Knowledge and Skills
The school’s science curriculum statement can be found below. The curriculum statement provides an in-depth look at the school’s approach to the intent, implementation and impact of its science curriculum. This includes, how it is planned, the pedagogical approach to delivery as well as how it is assessed for impact.