Science
Leader: Mike Green
Science has a high priority in the life of our school. We feel that, through science, we can help the children develop a sense of curiosity and enquiry about the world around them.
We acknowledge the importance of the science process, which involves the children in asking questions, observing, predicting and organising ‘fair’ tests.
We use the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority scheme to guide all year groups and classes through the demands of the National Curriculum. We cover the main themes such as Life Processes and Living Things, Materials and their Properties and Physical Processes in small ‘bite sized’ topics over two years.
We feel that Science has an essential contribution to make to children’s education in the following way:
- understanding scientific ideas
- using scientific methods of investigation
- understanding our environment, conservation and the use of resources living and non-living
- relating science to other areas of knowledge
- appreciating the contribution science makes to society, including moral and ethical issues
- contributing to personal development
- appreciating the powerful, but provisional nature of scientific knowledge
- giving children access to careers in science and technology
We have a wide range of resources and value the use of observation – outdoors when appropriate. We involve visits and specialist visitors to enhance children’s’ understanding further. The school is a member of the Science Association and has links with the Teacher – Scientist Network at the John Innes Centre.
