Science
Intent
Our aims:
St Mary’s school believes that every child should have the right to a curriculum that champions excellence; supporting children in achieving their very best. We understand the immense value that a high-quality science education can play in enriching pupil’s lives. Science at St Mary’s school aims to provide our pupils with the understanding, knowledge and skills to question and understand concepts. Our pupils will understand the impact science has at a global, national and personal level.
We aim that-
• Pupils will be competent in planning and carrying out scientific investigations.
• Pupils will be inspired to be scientifically inquisitive with a thirst for learning new concepts.
• Pupils can evaluate evidence and present findings accurately and clearly.
Implementation
As a school, we have created our own bespoke overview from Reception to Year 6. The overview supports our teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons which help raise the standards and allow all pupils to achieve their full potential. The overview ensures that we more than adequately meet the national vision for science whilst providing immense flexibility through contextualised and cross curricular learning opportunities. The recently updated overviews include links to key skills which should be taught in each unit. They are colour coded to show the coverage of the SC1 thinking scientifically objectives.
Below you will find our new St Mary’s Science overview. These include our Key knowledge which will be learnt in each subject as well as the Key Skills linking to the working Scientifically statements.
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 1
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 2 Cycle A
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 2 Cycle B
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 3 Year A
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 3 Year B
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 4 Year A
Science key knowledge and skills progresssion Class 4 Year B
St Mary’s Cycle A and B Overview for Science
We have also considered, in Science, how we can best adapt our lessons to enable all children to succeed. Below is our SEN adaptation document which highlights how we adapt lessons. In red are specific examples of adaptations that have been observed-
SEND in the Wider Curriculum Science
Programme of Study - Science St Mary's Progression Document - Science St Mary's Progression Document - Working Scientifically