North Frodingham Primary School

SCIENCE

Our Science subject lead is Mrs Crooks

SCIENCE DOCUMENTS

Science Curriculum

Science Long Term Plan

Science Progression

Science Vision

INTENT

North Frodingham Primary School endeavours to deliver a high-quality science education:

The aim of our Science teaching is to enable children to:

be observant, curious and caring about the environment.
see Science as an enjoyable and exciting subject.
build strong foundations in biology, chemistry and physics;
work individually and cooperatively, listening to, questioning and valuing, the opinions of others.
work scientifically and use a variety of enquiry types.
build upon previously learnt scientific vocabulary and knowledge.
To highlight and celebrate careers in Science.

IMPLEMENTATION

Science is a core subject in the National Curriculum. Science lessons are taught using, ‘Kapow’, from the EYFS to Year 6. This covers all areas of the National Curriculum Science Programmes of Study and the key features of scientific enquiry. Each year group also has access to regular, ‘Outdoor learning’, sessions with a specialist teacher. Science week is celebrated each year and the curriculum is enhanced further through a range of educational trips, visitors including STEM Ambassadors, theatre companies and use of our local area.

IMPACT

Through our Science curriculum all our pupils develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of biology, chemistry and physics. All pupils develop an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through the different types of scientific enquiry. The STEM committee ensures that children can also apply their mathematical and technological skills to their understanding of science. Outcomes for each child are recorded at the end of a unit of work and regularly throughout the year and analysed for next steps. Pupils report that they, ‘have fun and learn’, in Science, that they, ‘enjoy doing research and finding things out for themselves’, and that they, ‘love to find out about and look after real animals’. (Pupil Voice 2025)

We are very proud to have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) which is awarded to schools to celebrate their commitment to excellence in science leadership, teaching and learning.

EARLY YEARS

In the Early Years Foundation Unit, the following applies to the children’s learning:

Understanding The World

This involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community. The frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them – from visiting parks, libraries and museums to meeting important members of society such as police officers, nurses and firefighters. In addition, listening to a broad selection of stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems will foster their understanding of our culturally, socially, technologically and ecologically diverse world. As well as building important knowledge, this extends their familiarity with words that support understanding across domains. Enriching and widening children’s vocabulary will support later reading comprehension.

ELG: The Natural World

Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants;

Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class;

Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter.

Working Scientifically Skills - Characteristics of Effective Learning

Engagement - Playing and Exploring

Motivation - Active Learning

Thinking - Creative and Critical Thinking