Science Curriculum

Science Curriculum Intent

Our core principles for learning Science:

Fun, hands-on and practical
Challenging – we don’t always need to find the answer straight away
Thought-provoking – we are always asking questions
Well resourced
Cross-curricular
Varied – we don’t always record things in the same way

At Whitley Village School, Science is taught by giving our children a chance to test, make mistakes and improve and this requires children to apply the characteristics of effective learning which underpin all our teaching and learning. Our science teaching builds knowledge and develops children’s understanding of the world through first-hand experiences and exploration.

We support children in spotting patterns, understanding what they have found out and talking about their learning. We encourage them to use scientific vocabulary so that they can communicate more precisely about their observations and findings. We strive to provide an environment where children are willing to take risks when trying out their ideas and are given the opportunities to develop their scientific enquiry.

We want to inspire and challenge our pupils to become independent thinkers, who use their knowledge of Science to develop their understanding of the constantly changing world they live in.

We aim to ensure that our children can learn about how Science impacts upon and underpins much of our lives in today’s society, while practical activities should stimulate their curiosity and develop a clear understanding for the future. This is done through engaging Science lessons, practical experiments, visits, talks, and links with our local community.


Science Curriculum Specification	Knowledge Organiser	End Points & Vocabulary

Videos & Audio Year 1 & 2 Videos & Audio Year 3 - 6	Test Your Skills	Home Learning