Science

At Broseley C of E Primary School, we bring science alive through explicit teaching and experiential learning that inspires in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the universe that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Receiving the PSQM GILT award, shows that our science curriculum is an engaging, enquiry led subject that aims to ensure pupils are equipped to understand the uses and implications of science today and in the future.

Throughout the programmes of study, the children acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit that links to the three areas of science: biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers will activate prior knowledge in science and make links to other curriculum areas to provide opportunities for children to make connections and remember more. They will develop deeper knowledge of key ‘Working Scientifically’ skills and master their learning through stimulating and challenging wider experiences. We aim to increase children’s aspirations in science and make connections to their own lives by providing cultural capital links.   

We provide extra-curricular ‘Crest Award’ science clubs from the British Science Association, ensuring all our pupils have opportunities to explore science in the outside the classroom. As well as taking part in British Science week, giving our pupils experiences to inspire them to think scientifically.

Intent

Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity. We believe that pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. Our children will know that human progress through history has largely rested on advances in science. From our knowledge of gravity to cutting-edge medicines, students of science have shaped our modern world.

Within the science curriculum, pupils are taught subject specific vocabulary and are able to use this expertly within their explanations, giving them the cultural capital they will need to be a responsible global citizen. The outcome will allow them to clearly articulate well-formed questions and answers in addition to evaluating information about the people and place that they study. We believe that our pupils need to have a strong base knowledge on which to build and springboard their own point of enquiry. 

Implementation: How is Science taught at Broseley C of E? 

We believe that skills and knowledge are intrinsically linked in the Science curriculum. Children are involved in a wide range of activities that are practical, relevant, cooperative, and satisfying in order to help their understanding of scientific concepts and processes. This includes asking questions, discussing, predicting, and planning investigations as well as methods of recording, interpreting and evaluating findings. We aim to link lessons to real life and in so doing we are fostering social awareness, responsibility, resilience, and reflective thinking.

Impact

PSQM Through effective leadership of science, working with local schools and actively looking to be professionally developed by experts through CPD, Broseley C of E Primary School has been awarded the prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark accreditation for 2022-2025. As one of only 250 schools nationwide, we have been recognised for our teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching, and learning. Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate commitment and expertise in science leadership, teaching, and learning. As a school, we are extremely proud of our achievement.

Science Long Term Plan