Intent

Stratton Primary School aims to deliver a rich and purposeful science curriculum which enables children to become confident scientists in today’s society. Teachers must strive to inspire and engage children in science by delivering inspirational sessions and visits that promote learning and progress.

Implementation

Teachers will ensure that they cover the appropriate science as laid out in the 2014 National Curriculum. To support planning, teachers will use the PLAN knowledge matrixes.  Teachers should aim to deliver a science session weekly - although a ‘science day’ might be used for certain topics, if appropriate. Teachers have a thorough understanding of the resources available within the school, including outdoor resources, to maximise the learning experiences.

Progression in children’s learning across the school will be in line with the school’s progressions of skills in science document which focuses on ‘working scientifically’.

Science lessons are mostly hands-on, engaging science, allowing children to experience science, encouraging discussion and enquiring minds. Using the ‘Science Investigation Sheets’ as a starting point for investigations, the learning can be recorded in a range of ways: by writing, photographs, simple tables, or using an appropriate recording sheet.

There are numerous opportunities for cross-curricular science; teachers will be alert to those opportunities and plan accordingly.

Impact

Engaging science lessons, will foster children's enjoyment of science. They will help to develop a curiosity and an appreciation of the world around them, giving them the confidence to actively think about Science and other STEM subjects as a potential career path.