Science

Science

Curriculum Intent

Our intent for Science is to encourage children in asking their own questions, supporting their own inquisitive thoughts and providing them with the skills to find the answers, through Working Scientifically. We want the children to have the skills to investigate their own questions, linking what they have been taught previously.

We build skills from the Early Years to Year 6, so the children become more confident as they progress through school. The children are taught how to use equipment safely from the beginning of school, to support them in planning, conducting and evaluating their own investigations.

Useful Information

Do you want to know what your child will be learning in Science?

Below you will find a copy of our Science policy which will give you an idea of what we are aiming to achieve in Science at St. Leonard's. You will also find a copy of our long term curriculum map. In our school, we follow a two year rolling programme (as we have mixed age classes). This ensures that children have full coverage of the National Curriculum and do not repeat any topics/learning.

We want to ensure that throughout their time with us, children are building their skills ready for their next stage in learning. Therefore we have produced a progression of skills map (see below). Take a look at the map to see what is expected of your child at the end of each year group.

Finally, I have added a link to the National Curriculum for Science.

If you have any Science related questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Lowe who leads the subject in our school.

In Science we have been working hard to develop our Working Scientifically within our lessons. We use PEMROC to help the children plan their investigations.

Prediction

Equipment

Method

Results

Observations

Conclusion