Science
Intent
Our science curriculum nurtures curiosity, critical thinking and a secure understanding of the world. We believe every child can achieve in science and tailor experiences to value diverse backgrounds and needs. Using themes such as habitats, materials and forces, our intent is for pupils to become independent investigators who can question, explore and understand scientific phenomena.
Implementation
A carefully sequenced progression of knowledge ensures pupils revisit and build on scientific concepts year on year. Practical enquiry is prioritised, providing inclusive opportunities for hands‑on exploration and collaborative working. Vocabulary is explicitly taught and reinforced across units. Teachers adapt models, tasks and apparatus to ensure all pupils can engage meaningfully and safely.
Impact
Pupils develop secure scientific knowledge, the ability to work scientifically and confidence in explaining their thinking. They show enthusiasm for investigation and can apply their learning to new contexts. Pupils leave with the scientific literacy needed for future study and everyday decision‑making.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Reception | Animal adventures Changing Seasons | I am a scientist Changing Seasons | Our beautiful planet Changing Seasons | |||
| Year One | Forces and space: Seasonal changes | Materials: Everyday materials | Animals: Sensitive bodies | Animals: Comparing animals | Plants: Introduction to plants | Making connections: Investigating science through stories |
| Year Two | Living things: Habitats | Living things: Microhabitats | Materials: Uses of everyday materials | Animals, including humans: Life cycles and health | Plants: Plant growth | Making connections: Plant-based materials |
| Year Three | Animals: Movement and nutrition | Forces and space: Forces and magnets | Materials: Rocks and soil | Energy: Light and shadows | Plants: Plant reproduction | Making connections: Does hand span affect grip strength? |
| Year Four | Animals including humans: Digestion and food | Energy: Electricity and circuits | Materials: States of matter | Energy: Sound and vibrations | Living things: Classification and changing habitats | Making connections: How does the flow of liquids compare? |
| Year Five | Materials: Mixtures and separation | Materials: Properties and changes | Forces and space: Earth and space | Living things: Life cycles and reproduction | Forces and space: Unbalanced forces | Animals: Human timeline (3 lessons)/ Making connections: Does the size of an asteroid affect the diameter of its crater? (3 lessons) |
| Year Six | Living things: Classifying big and small | Energy: Light and reflection | Living things: Evolution and inheritance | Energy: Circuits, batteries and switches | Animals, including humans: Circulation and health | Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others? |
