Intent
Our aim at Devoran school, is to provide an engaging, high-quality science education that supports the children’s understanding of the world through biology, chemistry and physics. It is our intention that the children will use hands-on investigative science activities, to promote a deep understanding of scientific concepts and to help children develop effective methods of scientific enquiry.
Implementation
We ensure progression in scientific working skills, while covering the National Curriculum for England. We provide a range of opportunities for the children to meet the full range of scientific investigative approaches such as pattern seeking, exploring, problem solving, fair testing, and analysing secondary sources.
The national curriculum for science, aims to ensure that all pupils:
- develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future
Impact
Pupils at Devoran School build upon a wide variety of skills linked to both scientific knowledge and understanding, and scientific enquiry/investigative skills. They observe science within a variety of contexts and throughout their time at Devoran, gain a deeper understanding of science in their local area, science related industry and careers that they may explore further.
