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Science
Intent – What do we aspire for our children?
At Cuddington, Science is a practical and inspiring subject that encourages children to be curious, ask questions, and find answers. Our progressive curriculum helps them build knowledge and understanding in biology, chemistry, and physics.
As they move through school, children develop scientific skills, including the use of accurate vocabulary in speaking and writing. They learn to recognise different types of enquiry, plan investigations, and explain their ideas clearly, linking them to the world around them.
Science is also connected to other subjects such as maths, reading, writing, Eco-Schools, and ICT. Children use these links to extend their writing, read for information and research, and enjoy reading for pleasure.
Implementation – How Will We Deliver the Curriculum?
The Switched onto Science Scheme is the vehicle we use to deliver the curriculum in our school, whilst also using Plan Assessment and Tig Tag
Switched on to Science provides full coverage of the National Curriculum Science programmes of study. It provides access to all subject knowledge and working scientifically objectives in a range of contexts to support the embedding of these concepts and skills. Each unit ensures that knowledge, conceptual understanding and the skills to work scientifically are developed integrally.
How do we provide for all learners?
Pupils enjoy learning about Science, both the theoretical and the practical aspects. However, some may struggle with aspects of reading, writing or recording data and information. Pupils are encouraged to work as independently as possible, but reasonable adjustments are made for those pupils with SEND. Teachers aim to make Science accessible and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities by adapting planning; pre-teaching of vocabulary; live modelling during lessons; where appropriate reducing outcome expectations; providing scaffolding, individual or group support or give additional time to complete tasks. Peer support in Science, with paired and group work, can also enhance everyone’s learning, making Science a lesson that everyone looks forward to each week.
Golden 'Eco' threads
We have identified a set of key eco–themed concepts or ‘golden threads’, that children will revisit throughout their time at Cuddington. Our golden threads are aligned with the ‘Ten Topics’ put forward by Eco-Schools. By doing this, we aim to keep environmental issues at the forefront of our science curriculum. For example, the biodiversity thread is covered in EYFS where the children grow plants in their sensory garden. This thread is revisited in Year 1 through the study of Seasons, in Year 2 (Animals and their Habitats), in Lower Key Stage 2 (Plants) and in Upper Key Stage 2 (Living Things and their Habitat).
Where possible, we use our school grounds to enhance our learning in a natural environment, Visitig guests and relevant trips are planned to enhance the learning in the classroom.Each year we plan and deliver a 'Science Week' in line with the British Science Association's plans. This further enables our scientists to develop their engineering, technological and observation skills.