At Fordcombe, our intent is to give every child a broad and balanced Science curriculum which enables them to confidently explore and discover what is around them, so that they have a deeper understanding of the world we live in. We want our children to love science.
We want our children to remember their science lessons in our school, to enjoy these memories and embrace the scientific opportunities they are presented with. Our aim is that these stimulating and challenging learning experiences help every child secure and extend their scientific knowledge and vocabulary, as well as promoting a love and thirst for learning. At Fordcombe, we have a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum which has been designed and developed with the need of every child at the centre of what we do. We want to equip our children with not only the minimum statutory requirements of the science National Curriculum but to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.
Below we detail our implementation plans and the impact we deliver.
At Fordcombe topics are taught within each year group in accordance with the National Curriculum.
The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum supports children’s understanding of Science through the planning and teaching of ‘Understanding the World.’ Children find out about objects, materials and living things using all of their senses looking at similarities, differences, patterns and change. Both the environment and practitioners foster curiosity and encourage explorative play, children are motivated to ask questions about why things happen and how things work. Our children are encouraged to use their natural environment around them to explore. Children enjoy spending time outdoors exploring mini-beasts and their habitats, observing the changing seasons, plants and animals. Children regularly participate in cookery and baking sessions which allows them to experience changes in state as ingredients are mixed, heated and cooled.
The impact of this curriculum design will lead to excellent progress, across key stages, relative to a child’s individual starting point and their progression of skills.
Children will therefore be expected to leave Fordcombe reaching at least age related expectations for Science.
Through various workshops, trips and interactions, our curriculum will lead pupils to be enthusiastic Science learners and understand that science has changed our lives and that it is vital to the world’s future prosperity. We want to empower our children so they understand they have the capability to change the world.