Science
Intent
- The ability to think independently and raise questions about working scientifically and the knowledge and skills that it brings.
- Confidence and competence in the full range of practical skills.
- Excellent scientific knowledge and understanding which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations.
- Scientific enquiry skills to be embedded in each topic throughout the school to allow the children to build upon prior knowledge.
- The ability to undertake practical work in a variety of contexts.
- Have a clear understanding of the jobs available from science specialisms.
Implementation
- Knowledge organisers which outline knowledge (including vocabulary) which all Pupils need to learn.
- A cycle of lessons for each subject, which carefully plans for progression and depth.
- Planning differentiated by year group in or mixed age classes.
- Challenging questions for pupils to apply their learning.
- Trips and visits from experts who enhance the learning experience and give them examples of possible jobs in science.
- Investigative learning including exciting experiments and practical child-led work.
- Cross curricular consolidation and links with all subjects to deepen the learning.
Schemes
- Chris Quigley Essential Curriculum Milestones.
Impact
- A strong understanding of scientific vocabulary.
- They are given a strong understanding of the world around them acquiring specific skills and knowledge.
- An understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world.
- An understanding of the uses and implications of Science, today and for the future.
- Confidence in being resilient, discussing their learning and raising questions.
- To develop and use a range of skills including observations, planning and investigations.
- All children make good or better progress.