St Mary's Science Rationale
At St. Mary’s, we encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at our school and beyond. Science is the most powerful method we have for understanding and explaining the natural world that God has gifted to us. Science fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living.
Through the careful planning of an exciting and progressive curriculum, we believe that our children are exposed to a wide range of scientific knowledge, conceptual understanding, skills and positive attitudes. The children are able to make links with existing concepts, have the opportunity to develop their own ideas, assisting in gaining a greater understanding of the science of our wonderful world.
Science Curriculum Map KS1 and KS2
To view the full document please click on the document link below.
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Science KS1 and KS2 Curriculum Map October 2024 | [pdf 141KB] |
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Science Progression Map
Please select the document below.
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Science EYFS - Year 6 Progression Map | [pdf 238KB] |
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Working Scientifically in Primary Schools
This booklet has been produced to help teachers understand how to work scientifically within the primary science curriculum for England 1. Each page contains a summary of information intended to enable teachers to:
- plan science lessons during which children can show progress in their learning
- ensure continuity and progression of essential enquiry skills
- differentiate activities and add challenge for more able children
- make accurate assessments and facilitate high quality peer and self-assessments
We have used the findings of this report to inform the development of our Science Curriculum.
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working-scientifically in primary classrooms | [pdf 1MB] |
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Science Resources
Please use the links below to access our learning resources.
KS1 Science Learning Resources
The National Curriculum Science
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Nursery and Reception - Understanding the World |
| ELG: The Natural World Children at the expected level of development will: - 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. | |
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The National Curriculum KS1 Science - Year 1 Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS1 Science - Year 2 Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS2 Science - Year 3 Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS2 Science - Year 4 Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS2 Science - Year 5 Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS2 Science - Year 6 Programme |