Foundational Science
Our Science curriculum is designed to provide all pupils with a coherent understanding of key scientific concepts across biology, chemistry and physics, alongside the skills needed to think and work scientifically. It is carefully sequenced to build knowledge over time, enabling pupils to make connections and deepen their understanding. We aim to develop curiosity, independence and resilience, ensuring pupils can question, investigate and apply their knowledge to real-life contexts, including health, environment and everyday decision-making. The curriculum is ambitious for all learners, with appropriate support to ensure accessibility and success.
The Science curriculum is delivered through a structured, progressive sequence from KS2 to KS4, with “working scientifically” explicitly embedded within each topic. Pupils regularly engage in practical enquiry, including fair testing, observing over time, identifying patterns and classifying. Teaching focuses on secure subject knowledge alongside the development of enquiry skills, with pupils learning how to plan investigations, measure accurately, record results and draw evidence-based conclusions.
Content is revisited and built upon to strengthen retention and understanding. Learning is contextualised through meaningful, real-world applications, supporting engagement and relevance. Teachers use modelling, scaffolding and targeted support to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access the curriculum and make progress. Assessment is ongoing and informs teaching, ensuring misconceptions are addressed and knowledge is securely embedded.
Pupils develop secure scientific knowledge and an understanding of how science applies to the wider world. They are able to ask questions, carry out investigations, interpret data and communicate findings with increasing confidence and independence. Over time, pupils demonstrate improved recall, problem-solving skills and the ability to apply learning in new contexts.
Pupils are prepared for their next stage of education, employment and independent living, with a growing awareness of health, safety and environmental responsibility. They leave with the skills to make informed choices, engage with scientific issues and participate as active, informed members of society.