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Science Curriculum Statement

At Chesterton CE Primary School, we believe in following children’s curiosity, enabling them a space to question the ever-evolving environment around them. By combining both knowledge-based Science lessons and scientific enquiry-focused sessions, the children can connect and apply their understanding and identify further lines of research and enquiry. Our pupils begin to develop their scientific curiosity through the Understanding of the World elements of the EYFS curriculum and this is built upon throughout Key Stages 1 and 2. We cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry and physics, promoting accurate use of scientific vocabulary. This enables children to explain their thinking and findings clearly, and identify further lines of investigation. It also allows misconceptions to be addressed, ensuring a solid knowledge foundation on which to build.

A key part of our curriculum is scientific enquiry, where stimulating questions are asked, fascinating investigations planned and meaningful conclusions formed. Where possible, these are connected to real life contexts, which inspire the children and promote further questioning. These skills are essential for all aspiring scientists. We therefore further promote and celebrate these skills by holding a Science Week each year, where children across the whole school engage with their own lines of enquiry, helping to build their independence from a very young age. Through collaborative work, children are encouraged to show resilience, determination, perseverance, communication, collaboration, questioning and problem-solving, which will better prepare them for their personal lives, the direction of society and the future of the STEM world. These skills are celebrated within our wider school community by sharing our investigations with other year groups, parents and scientists, as part of the Science Week competition.

Curriculum Progression: Science

Early Years Progression: Understanding the World - Science