Science

What is the intent of our science curriculum?

At Wentworth Primary we follow the National Curriculum for science to instill a lifelong love of science within our pupils.  We want pupils to be inquisitive, explore and question the world around them. We believe all pupils should be taught the skills of working scientifically and the essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. From EYFS to the end of KS2 our pupils will build up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts in biology, chemistry and physics.  We provide our children with a broader understanding of science by making links to other subjects. 

How do we implement our science curriculum?

Through weekly planning, teaching and assessment, teachers support pupils to build their knowledge, vocabulary and skills across a range of scientific domains.   Pupils are encouraged to talk about what they've learned and make links to the wider world.  Teachers use a mixture of practical work and research to support pupils' understanding of scientific concepts.

Impact

• All pupils

All pupils are expected to gain a wide variety of knowledge and skills in scientific domains.  Children will develop a richer vocabulary which will enable them to articulate their understanding of taught concepts. 

• DP/LAC

High expectations are set for disadvantaged pupils/LAC to ensure they make progress equal to that of other pupils.  Teachers provide opportunities for disadvantaged pupils/LAC to access a range of scientific resources in lessons.  

• SEND

Teachers ensure SEND pupils can access science lessons by adapting tasks, using concrete and visual resources, scaffolding pupil talk and explicitly teaching new vocabulary,