SUBJECT LEADER: MRS S POLSON

Our Science Vision

Science and Engineering are vitally important industries in the modern world. Even if children do not become scientists or engineers they will grow up in a world that requires scientific literacy and critical thinking skills. Science is all around us and helps children to make sense of the world.

At Renhold Primary School we recognise the importance of Science and strive to maintain a high profile for the subject within our school. Our desire to empower and motivate children to develop a lifelong love of science is reflected in our curriculum, extra- curricular activities and nurturing learning environments.

A scientist observes, questions, creates hypotheses, experiments, records data, and then analyses that data. All children can be scientists by following their own natural curiosity, and at Renhold Primary, teachers help to build and reinforce these skills so that children are able to thrive and achieve.

Renhold Primary School aspires to provide excellent opportunities for Science so that children can: - Make meaningful links between classroom learning and the real world in order to develop their      understanding of Science

- Develop scientific literacy and critical thinking skills by designing and carrying out their own       investigations

- Make progress; growing and fulfilling their potential regardless of their circumstances

- Nurture their curiosity by asking ‘big’ questions, in turn developing wonderment and a sense of excitement

For the above principles to be achieved, we will:

- Provide frequent, high-quality, real-life experiences related to Science

- Provide teachers with opportunities to further develop their subject knowledge

- Provide opportunities for children to ask their own questions, experiment and plan their own investigations, giving them the support they need to be able to develop scientific skills

- Provide well maintained, organised and up to date resources, including IT, which will support learning

How We Teach Science

Our Science curriculum, supported by Developing Experts, is designed to inspire children to be curious, inquisitive and confident scientists. Carefully sequenced from EYFS through to Year 6, the curriculum builds progressively on children’s scientific knowledge, ensuring that key concepts are revisited and developed in increasing depth. Alongside substantive knowledge, children systematically develop their working scientifically skills through questioning, observing, predicting, investigating, recording and evaluating. Scientific vocabulary is deliberately introduced and revisited, becoming increasingly precise and sophisticated as children move through the school. Through practical investigations, engaging real-world contexts and links to STEM careers, children develop not only a secure understanding of science, but the skills, vocabulary and curiosity to think and work like scientists.