Our approach to Science is based on an exciting hands-on science programme for today’s curious kids. It is designed to help  spark imagination, fuel curiosity and nurture confident young scientists.

Aims:  (Intent)

We are aiming for Westbrook Primary School to be a place where:

• Children are creative learners who are inspired to think and investigate 
• Children develop, and apply,  skills and knowledge which equips them for life-long learning
• Children learn and apply skills/knowledge through first hand experiences
• Children are proud of their learning and aim to achieve their best
• Children believe in the value of teamwork, helping and caring for one another
• There are close links with the local community whereby parents are partners in the learning journey
• Staff, Governors and the whole community are ambitious and seek to provide only the very best education for our children

 

Science Intent: 

 

• To provide a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to confidently explore and discover what's around them so they can have a deeper understanding of the world we live in 
• To provide opportunities to have practical experiences that encourage curiosity and questioning 
• Atmosphere where children enjoy and develop a good understanding of different areas of science 
• Improve scientific understanding by enhancing observational skills, curiosity, deeper thinking, independence, working collaboratively and becoming more resilient
• To provide a well planned and sequenced curriculum which will ensure that progression of skills, knowledge and vocabulary can be seen

 

Implementation 

• Model subject specific vocabulary, knowledge and skills relevant to the learning to allow pupils to integrate new knowledge into larger concepts
• Consistent learning walls in every classroom to provide constant scaffolding for children
• Subject specific vocabulary displayed in classrooms along with key facts and questions 
• Year groups will build on the prior year groups knowledge therefore developing depth of understanding and progression of skills
• Children to present their findings and learning using specific scientific language
• Children to explore, question predict, plan, carry out investigations and observations as well as conclude their finding