Intent

At Newbold Church School, science allows every pupil to develop a deeper understanding of the world in which they live. Through a stimulating curriculum, we provide memorable learning experiences allowing all pupils to discover, question and develop their curiosity, knowledge and bank of core skills which will equip them for an ever-changing world. 

Science is developing children’s scientific knowledge and understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science, for now and the future. 

Our aim is for science to be taught as part of an inspirational and stimulating curriculum, through the delivery of a sequence of lessons building on previous learning. 

We encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at the school and beyond. The science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living. We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes. Equipped with these skills and opportunities, our pupils will be confident lifelong learners, exploring the world around them.

Working scientifically skills are embedded into lessons to ensure these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching. This is developed through the years, in-keeping with the topics.

Implementation

Our science curriculum, provided by White Rose Education, follows the National Curriculum and provides children with an array of enriching opportunities, with a strong focus on practical learning.

Our children carry out a range of experiments and investigations, beginning in EYFS all the way through to the end of KS2. The lessons that the children are taught in school have a focus on the 5 different lines of enquiry:

• observation over time
• identifying and classifying
• pattern seeking
• research
• comparative and fair testing

Impact

We use a range of strategies to assess what skills and knowledge the children have attained each term including the following:

• Revision of core questions at the start of the lesson 
• Book looks
• Pupil Voice
• Regular feedback from each lesson 

The successful approach at Newbold Church School results in a fun, engaging, high-quality science education which provides children with the foundations and knowledge for understanding the world.