Science

Our Science Curriculum leaders: Mrs Ascroft and Miss Adams

• have knowledge and understanding through the disciplines of physics, chemistry and biology
• develop curiosity and excitement about natural phenomena
• develop scientific enquiry to answer scientific questions about the world around them
• understand how science is key to advancements and want to expose children to STEM careers, making learning aspirational
• develop their ‘working scientifically’ skills by using equipment, conducting experiments, building arguments and explaining concepts confidently and continuing to ask questions and be curious about their surroundings.
• learn explicitly the knowledge presented on the TMS launchpads

Science is implemented by:

• clear sequential learning led by the TMS launchpads
• a practical and enquiry based approach to allow children to discover and apply scientific knowledge.
• displaying a range of recording strategies to record the learning in science curriculum books
• ensuring that there is 5-7 hours of science learning per unit
• learning activities to support the learning are selected and designed, providing appropriate challenge to all learners, in line with the school’s commitment to inclusion.

The impact of learning in science is assessed by:

• children being able to talk about their learning.
• children having opportunities to ‘show what you know’.
• half termly Socrative assessments (KS2)
• pupil conferencing

Being a scientist means finding out about the world around us by gathering information and testing our ideas through investigations, observation, research and asking questions.