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The purpose of science from the national curriculum programme of study: ‘a high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes’.
Our ambition for science education:
We want our students to think and act like scientists. We want all students to have a level of competence that will enable them to succeed in the subject at secondary school and beyond and instil in them a love and curiosity of the natural world. Our curriculum is sequenced to ensure that topics are revisited regularly so that previous knowledge can be built on and developed. We will use a mixture of discrete and themed units to provide the best approach to each science topic. We will use cross-curricular approaches where we feel it will benefit the students and enrich their learning.
How our local context is weaved into the curriculum
We are fortunate to be surrounded by natural beauty. We make visits to the local area to explore such places as Ramridge Copse and Anton Lakes. We have been core group members of the Andover Trees United group for many years and visit Harmony Woods - a local community woodland created by the group in conjunction with local schools, where 10,000 trees have been planted. We have good links with Thruxton Race circuit who support us with aspects of science linked to engineering.
We have made extensive use of PLAN (https://www.planassessment.com/) to help us structure our science curriculum in a coherent way, ensure that it is sequenced appropriately and so that there is clear guidance for all teachers.
PLAN Progression in Knowledge.pdfProgression Document
This document sets out the progression in knowledge and skills that we aim for children to gain as they move through school. It sets out what children should have secured at each stage and also what they will be moving onto at Key Stage 3.
Knowledge Matrices
This document sets out the specific learning for each unit of work from Year 1 to Year 6. It informs teachers about what students should already have learnt and what they will be learning next. It provides teachers with ideas for learning and assessment activities and the potential misconceptions that may come up.
Knowledge Matrices Y1-6 FV.pdfThe documents below indicate the progression in working scientifically for students in Years 1-6
PLAN Working scientifically matrix - Y1+Y2 FV.pdfPLAN Working scientifically matrix - Y3+Y4 FV.pdfPLAN Working scientifically matrix - Y5+Y6 FV.pdfThe documents below indicate the key targets for students as they move through school and how they map against the national curriculum expectations.
KS1 NC statements linked to TAF.pdfKS2 NC statements linked to TAF.pdfSupport for Parents
STEM has produced some very helpful resources for parents if you would like to offer further support for your child at home. See here: https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning#curriculum-linked-resources
The British Science Association have produced a booklet to support parents with science education.
The Royal Society also has some lovely resources and ideas for further exploration at home: https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/education-skills/teacher-resources-and-opportunities/resources-for-teachers/science-at-home/primary/
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