Science

At North Star 180, our Science curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all pupils. Learning is carefully planned to be inclusive, accessible, and meaningful, supporting pupils to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding that are relevant to their lives. Through a well-sequenced and personalised approach, pupils are supported to make progress from their individual starting points, building confidence, independence, and readiness for future learning and eventually on to adulthood. 

Intent

The intent of the Science curriculum in primary is to:

·         Develop pupils’ understanding of the world around them through practical, hands-on, and engaging scientific experiences

·         Foster curiosity, enquiry, and a positive attitude towards learning, supporting pupils to ask questions, explore, and investigate safely

·         Build scientific knowledge and vocabulary progressively

·         Prepare pupils for adulthood by developing independence, problem-solving skills, risk awareness, and an understanding of cause and effect in real-life contexts

The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, ensuring all pupils can achieve and succeed regardless of need. Children have opportunities to show understanding in a variety of ways and through practical application.

Implementation

The Science curriculum in primary is implemented through:

·         A clearly sequenced curriculum based on the White Rose Primary Science scheme, ensuring progression across the elements of scientific learning

·         Consistent lesson structures and routines with clear expectations, modelling, visual supports, chunked instructions

·         Practical, sensory, and experiential learning opportunities, including experiments, outdoor learning, exploration, and real-life investigations

·         Ongoing formative assessment through observation, pupil voice, discussion, and practical outcomes, used to inform next steps. Staff use a range of strategies and resources to ensure learning is engaging, accessible, and personalised

Impact

The impact of the Science curriculum is demonstrated by:

·         Pupils make positive progress from individual starting points in scientific knowledge, skills, and understanding

·         Pupils applying scientific understanding to real-life contexts, such as caring for living things, understanding weather and seasons, or using materials safely

·         Pupils have increased confidence, curiosity, and engagement in learning about the world they live in.