Science

Science Lead: 

Engage: Nichola Edmiston (Lead)

Jodie Bainbridge (support in Explore and Engage)

Engage:

In the Engage Pathway Science is embedded within the Understanding of The World area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This is delivered through the exploration of objects, materials and living things often using all of the senses. Stories are often a stimulus and give a context to these explorations. Planning is informed by the Engagement Model which covers Initiation, Persistence, Anticipation, Exploration and Realisation.

Explore:

In the Explore Pathway Science is often set in the context of the half termly theme. Pupils will begin to move beyond exploration to look at similarities, differences, patterns and change, they will begin to develop scientific knowledge, skills and understanding, through first hand experiences.

Discover:

In the Discover Pathway Science is broadly based on the primary stages of the National Curriculum. An important element of the science lessons is cyclical coverage of all strands to ensure retention of skills and opportunity to recall and embed skills. Emerging skills needed for Scientific enquiry are supported and developed.

Key Stage 4:

Science will be delivered through ASDAN Life Skills Challenge and Duke of Edinburgh Awards