Intent
Science is a core subject in our school and an important part of everyday learning. We are proud to have achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark and to work closely with local schools through our involvement with the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT).Our aim is to spark children’s curiosity and encourage them to ask questions about the world around them. Through exciting and practical science lessons, we help children develop a real interest in discovering how things work and why they happen.
Children learn about science through the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics, building strong foundations for understanding the world. They are taught essential scientific knowledge and skills, including how to investigate, observe, test ideas and draw conclusions.
We encourage children to use science to explain what they see, predict what might happen, and understand causes and effects. By the time they leave Rattlesden, children are well equipped with the scientific knowledge and understanding they need to make sense of the world today and to prepare them for the future.
Implementation
At our school, we follow the National Curriculum for Science, providing children with a broad and engaging science education. Science lessons combine learning scientific knowledge with developing key enquiry skills, known as working scientifically. This approach helps children learn through practical investigation and hands-on experiences.
Children use a range of enquiry skills such as observing changes over time, identifying patterns, grouping and classifying, carrying out fair tests and researching using books and digital sources. These skills are developed each year throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
In the Early Years, science is taught through practical, cross-curricular activities that encourage curiosity and exploration. Our Forest School provision further supports children’s understanding of the natural world.
In Key Stage 1, children study five science topics each year. Learning is carefully planned in mixed-age classes to ensure full curriculum coverage, with topics revisited in creative ways to keep learning fresh and engaging.
In Key Stage 2, science is taught in single year groups, with five units covered across the year. Teachers make links with other subjects, particularly maths, and allow time to explore topics in depth and follow children’s interests.
Impact
In each classroom science is promoted and celebrated, for example through displays including key vocabulary and prompt questions. Books, resources and equipment etc may be used to stimulate interest. Learning is modelled, celebrated and displayed. Each year, our school celebrates science week (summer term) with pupil and parent involvement. Trips and visitors are used to promote science and support learning where appropriate.
Science is a core subject in our school and an important part of everyday learning. We are proud to have achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark and to work closely with local schools through our involvement with the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT).Our aim is to spark children’s curiosity and encourage them to ask questions about the world around them. Through exciting and practical science lessons, we help children develop a real interest in discovering how things work and why they happen.
Children learn about science through the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics, building strong foundations for understanding the world. They are taught essential scientific knowledge and skills, including how to investigate, observe, test ideas and draw conclusions.
We encourage children to use science to explain what they see, predict what might happen, and understand causes and effects. By the time they leave Rattlesden, children are well equipped with the scientific knowledge and understanding they need to make sense of the world today and to prepare them for the future.
Implementation
At our school, we follow the National Curriculum for Science, providing children with a broad and engaging science education. Science lessons combine learning scientific knowledge with developing key enquiry skills, known as working scientifically. This approach helps children learn through practical investigation and hands-on experiences.
Children use a range of enquiry skills such as observing changes over time, identifying patterns, grouping and classifying, carrying out fair tests and researching using books and digital sources. These skills are developed each year throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
In the Early Years, science is taught through practical, cross-curricular activities that encourage curiosity and exploration. Our Forest School provision further supports children’s understanding of the natural world.
In Key Stage 1, children study five science topics each year. Learning is carefully planned in mixed-age classes to ensure full curriculum coverage, with topics revisited in creative ways to keep learning fresh and engaging.
In Key Stage 2, science is taught in single year groups, with five units covered across the year. Teachers make links with other subjects, particularly maths, and allow time to explore topics in depth and follow children’s interests.
Impact
In each classroom science is promoted and celebrated, for example through displays including key vocabulary and prompt questions. Books, resources and equipment etc may be used to stimulate interest. Learning is modelled, celebrated and displayed. Each year, our school celebrates science week (summer term) with pupil and parent involvement. Trips and visitors are used to promote science and support learning where appropriate.
Vocabulary progression...
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Skills progression...
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