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The 2014 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 skills required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. We understand that it is important for lessons to have a skills-based focus, and that the knowledge can be taught through this
We believe that Science includes the gaining of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive behaviours and attitudes. Throughout the year groups, the children will progress by obtaining and developing key knowledge and skills that have been identified in the National Curriculum. We ensure that the Working Scientifically skills and enquiry types are built into each lesson and assessed separately so the children can apply their knowledge of science, and build upon it, in each session. At St Mary’s we encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at school by beginning to ask good scientific questions.
Our Science Subject Leader is Mrs J Cavanagh.
