Science

At Ouston Primary School, we believe that the learning of science promotes a range of fundamental educational, social and emotional skills. We value the children’s innate curiosity and wonderment at the world around us and understand that it is crucial in further developing their knowledge and interests.

In our school, we are very fortunate to teach such inquisitive and enthusiastic pupils. We are fully committed to ensuring our children have the opportunity to develop and extend their learning by providing a high-quality, inspiring and motivating education.

As a result of our science curriculum, we expect to see our pupils’ knowledge and understanding of science improve. Pupils well be able to use higher level thinking skills to name, describe and question concepts in science. Pupils will be able to make links between different key ideas to explain the real world in terms of scientific understanding. They will also be able to work scientifically, carrying out investigations and experiments. They should also be able to recognise how science makes an impact on us as citizens and also how it makes an impact on communities across the world through inventions, discoveries and developments.

Science will be delivered through a number of routes:

  • Weekly science lessons to cover the main curriculum, delivered through working scientifically
  • Links to other curriculum areas through STEM activities
  • Occasional whole school events such as Science week or National Space week
  • Enrichment activities by either educational visits or visiting science activities, such as the SPACE Dome.

Science Working Scientifically – Progression
Science Curriculum Overview

Science Policy 2024

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