Content 

Knowledge that pupils learn within Science will be applied to investigations that test a theory or set out to answer a question. Importantly, substantive scientific knowledge is taught first, before pupils are asked to undertake enquiry, and to make informed observations.

The skills interwoven in the curriculum are as follows: Gathering information, recording data, graphing data and interpreting findings; Enquiries include observing over time, pattern seeking, identifying, classifying and grouping, comparative and fair testing and researching using secondary sources.

Our pupils will have a deepened understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science as a discipline and how it differs from other subjects they are studying. Pupils will gain an understanding of the purpose and uses of science both today and in the future.

Importantly, our science curriculum builds knowledge incrementally. Pupils have multiple opportunities to secure and build on their knowledge, vocabulary and understanding. This helps children to master the knowledge and concepts whilst building up an extended specialist vocabulary.

We want children following this curriculum to be equipped for secondary education and adult life with curiosity, passion and a desire for discovery.

KS1

Currently Year 1/2 work on a two year rota

*Teachers will extend or pre teach knowledge by cover year1 and 2 objectives as needed

KS2

Currently Years 3/4 and 5 are working on a 3 year rota of units and Year 6 cover their Year 6 units.



This approach allows us to effectively map out a full provision across a child’s time in KS2.  Teachers carefully adapt content by pre teaching concepts if a child has not come across key content before. 

*Please note The Human Body is taught as an annual unit in discrete year groups and is closely linked to our RSE units. These units are taught in the first half of the Autumn Term. This ensures the children access age appropriate content and builds on previous learning.