Science
Intent
Our Science curriculum at Greenfield Primary School is tailored to be fully inclusive for every child. Our aims are to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum for Science; providing a broad, balanced curriculum, while ensuring the progressive development of Scientific knowledge, skills and concepts so that all the children develop a deep interest in Science and discovery, and appreciate its relevance in their own lives.
Within all our teaching we will:
- Increase children’s understanding of all areas within the Primary Science curriculum.
- Develop and use their skills in questioning, planning, investigation, observation, measurement, recording, analysing, explaining, presenting information, drawing conclusions as well as exploring patterns and anomalies.
- Develop their interest in Science, arousing their curiosity and motivation to question and explore.
- Develop a sense of identity through learning about the universe around them.
- Enrich learning and knowledge by the provision of subject-specific language and vocabulary.
- Understand that Scientific knowledge is not fixed, but is constantly changing as new discoveries are made.
- Know about important Scientists and their discoveries, from all cultures, genders and backgrounds.
Implementation
Our curriculum focuses on engaging children with exciting Scientific experiences, while teaching key Scientific skills and knowledge within the context of Science topics.
The long-term plan provides a clear skills-and-knowledge progression through school, and includes National Curriculum requirements and skills, and links to elements of maths, reading, writing and other subjects as appropriate.
Using the Science progression ladders, teachers can refer back to skills previously learnt and make clear plans that build learning for the children. Using regular ‘Toolkit Tasks,’ children revisit and practise skills/knowledge even as new areas are covered.
Where appropriate, we make use of practical investigations, demonstrations, visits, visitors and workshops to excite and intrigue our children to find out more about themselves and the universe around them.
Impact
We intend that the children should leave Greenfield with a genuine enthusiasm for Science as a subject, and a mindset of questioning, exploring, reasoning and adapting that will serve them well in a rapidly-changing world.
Children will be well-equipped with the Scientific skills and knowledge that will see them ready for the secondary curriculum and for life in the wider world. The children should also be confident to discuss and present their understanding and demonstrate their findings and knowledge through a range of media and activities. Work in lessons, in books and on displays should always reflect our high expectations.
SEND
In science, the school supports pupils with SEND through inclusive and flexible teaching approaches that enable all children to explore scientific concepts, develop enquiry skills, and build understanding of the world around them. Lessons are adapted through the use of visual supports, practical demonstrations, step-by-step modelling, and clear success criteria to support comprehension and independence. Individual support plans are considered during planning, with investigations and tasks differentiated to meet a wide range of needs and abilities. Where necessary, targeted adult support and pre-teaching help pupils access new scientific vocabulary, concepts, or practical skills, while opportunities for hands-on investigation, problem-solving, research and challenge ensure that all pupils can achieve success and make meaningful progress in science.
KS1 Progression and Coverage Document
LKS2 (Y3 and Y4) Progression and Coverage Document
UKS2 (Y5 and Y6) Progression and Coverage Document
Have a look at some pictures showing what our children have been learning.