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Science

At Godstone Primary and Nursery School we recognise the importance of science in everyday life. We aim to support children in confidently exploring the world around them through providing them with a broad and balanced curriculum. 

Intent

  • To develop a science curriculum that is well structured with clear progression throughout so that children become ambitious learners.
  • To develop a science curriculum where knowledge is carefully sequenced to build on and embed substantive and disciplinary knowledge.
  • Equip children with scientific knowledge required to understand the uses of science, today and in the future.
  • Develop and embed scientific enquiry skills that will deepen their scientific knowledge.
  • To develop an increasingly confident and appropriate use of vocabulary, scientific terms and language.
  • Children to feel inspired by learning and understand that they can make a difference/have an impact on the world around them.

Implementation

  • Lessons are taught following the Plan Bee scheme of work on a weekly basis.
  • Teach the science scheme to ensure progressive lessons and appropriate vocabulary that allows the children to progress and develop their scientific skills.
  • To enhance the children’s experiences of science through linking with the wider community and first-hand experiences.
  • Holding a STEM Day where children can meet engineers and scientists to become ambitious learners.
  • External visits for STEM afternoon for upper key stage two in a secondary school lab for practical lessons and enquiries to engage and inspire children and support with a transition to secondary school.
  • Environmental club / science club.
  • Assemblies half termly (climate change 2023).
  • Analysing children’s progression across the science curriculum using accurate and well formulated assessment techniques.

Impact

  • For all children to make good and sustained progress and attainment in science.
  • Clear articulation of children using scientific language confidently and appropriately in lessons and building on their prior knowledge.
  • Progression and development of vocabulary from children across year groups.
  • STEM Day implemented across the school.
  • Teachers more confident when teaching the science curriculum.
  • Children are reflective and understand the importance of science today and in the future and are conscious of the impact that they can have.