Science

Science at our school is taught in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum and is designed to develop pupils’ curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Our curriculum aims to build secure scientific knowledge while developing the skills children need to explore, question and make sense of everyday phenomena.

Science is taught through carefully planned units of work that cover biology, chemistry and physics. These units are sequenced to ensure pupils build knowledge progressively as they move through the school. Lessons focus on developing key scientific concepts alongside essential working scientifically skills, including observing, questioning, predicting, investigating, recording and concluding.

Pupils are encouraged to think and work as scientists. They take part in practical investigations, explore real life contexts and learn how evidence is used to support ideas and explanations. Scientific vocabulary is taught explicitly and revisited regularly to help pupils communicate their understanding clearly and accurately.

Opportunities for enquiry and hands on learning are central to our science curriculum. By carrying out investigations and reflecting on outcomes, pupils learn the importance of fairness, accuracy and perseverance. Science lessons promote curiosity, problem solving and critical thinking, supporting pupils to develop confidence in their own ideas and conclusions.

Our science curriculum supports our school vision of ‘Preparing for life’s big adventure’. Through science, pupils develop a sense of wonder about the natural world and an understanding of how science influences everyday life. By nurturing curiosity, resilience and independent thinking, science helps pupils to approach new challenges with confidence and prepares them for future learning in an ever changing world.