Science
INTENT STATEMENT:
At Kidgate, our science curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum. We are passionate about the teaching of science and encourage the children to think critically and ask questions about their learning supporting them to develop enquiring minds. We want the children to develop a complex knowledge of Biology, Physics and Chemistry, but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. Our aim is for the children to experience the joy of science harbouring a curiosity about the world around them, learning from the discoveries of the past and how they can help to inform the future. In our ever-changing world, we educate learners about key environmental issues and their local community, as well as understanding how their bodies work and change. We aim to inspire all learners to confidently ask their own inquiry questions and design their own investigations to find the answers. From EYFS to Year Six, we strive for every child to achieve excellence and reach their full potential.
IMPLEMENTATION:
As a school, we maintain strong links to the National Curriculum guidelines to ensure all substantive and disciplinary knowledge of Science are being taught across all Year groups. Our Science scheme of work is organised into five core units (six in Year 5) ensuring all aspects of the National Curriculum is covered. In addition to this Kidgate explore an additional ‘making connections’ unit that explores beyond the statutory curriculum enable pupils to retrieve and extend their learning in new and innovative ways. These units support the children in understanding and recognising the things they have learnt implemented in the real world.
IMPACT:
The impact and measure of this is to ensure that children at our school are equipped with historical skills and knowledge. We want pupils to have enjoyed learning about history; recall their learning overtime; and understand the world they are part of. Enabling children with the ability to think critically and with perspective ensures them will be ready for the curriculum at Key Stage 3 and for life as an adult in the wider world.