Curriculum Intent
At Leigham Primary School we strive to develop a lifelong curiosity and interest in the sciences in all children, regardless of need or barrier. We aim to harness children’s natural excitement and inspire them to pursue scientific enquiry. Throughout the primary years, children should learn to explain and analyse phenomena, make predictions and solve problems. Teachers aim to nurture a love for the natural world, excitement for future possibilities in science and provide many opportunities for pupils to work creatively.
Curriculum Impact
Our successful Science teaching will make sure children have:
- A wider variety of skills linked to both scientific knowledge and understanding, and scientific enquiry/investigative skills.
- A richer vocabulary which will enable them to articulate their understanding of taught concepts.
- A confidence and a love of learning for all things science.
How are we raising standards for our children?
- High-quality teaching for all children across the school.
- Quality practical sessions to further build on knowledge.
- Well planned lessons to target children who need support or are working at a mastery level.
- Using a cross-curricular approach to enhance the teaching and learning in each year group.
- Assessment to enable target groups to be identified.
Top 5 Science expectations
- Enquiry Focussed
- WS Symbols
- Subject Specific Vocabulary
- Links made with previous learning
- Taught Weekly
Strategies for supporting pupils with SEND
- Additional adult support when during practical or written tasks.
- Simplified and explicit instructions – photographs used as appropriate.
- Sentence stems for written work with guided vocabulary.
- Ear defenders/ individual techniques to support louder working environments.
- Adapted equipment as necessary.
- Practical demonstrations and explicit, real-world applications of abstract concepts as necessary.
Enrichment opportunities
- STEAM Extracurricular activities
- Expert Visitors
- Links with Aquarium (Ocean Curriculum)
- Bi-termly assemblies
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