Here at St George’s, we are committed to providing a high quality science education for all pupils. We place a huge emphasis on the development of pupils’ skills in working scientifically.  In our science lessons, the skills for working scientifically are taught alongside the scientific content outlined in the National Curriculum.  

We encourage enquiring minds and focus on developing the children’s independent scientific thinking.  We believe science should be hands-on and fun and where possible integrated with other areas of the curriculum to give a rounded view of the world we live in. 

                            

How is Science taught at our school

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and with relation to science the focus is on ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World’.

In KS1 and KS2, we follow the National Curriculum whilst also focussing on the key areas of working scientifically: ideas and evidence, planning, obtaining and presenting evidence, considering evidence and evaluating. Within each academic year, children will study a range of scientific topics.

We plan for exciting and stimulating science lessons, using a variety of resources.  Pupils are assessed at the end of each topic and these results are used to inform future planning.

Cross curricular learning

Our aim is to teach science and integrate it with other areas of the curriculum.  Children are taught how their mathematical calculation and statistical skills can be used to read, analyse and draw conclusions from their results.  There are also regular opportunities for children to improve their literacy skills through reading, writing and spelling key vocabulary.

There are also numerous links made with other foundation subjects that are embedded across each science topic.

Mrs J Chambi - Science Subject Leader