At Turners Hill CofE Primary, we aim to provide an engaging science curriculum which builds upon children's natural curiosity and develops essential skills such as perseverance, questioning, open-mindedness, critical thinking and co-operation. We offer children first-hand experiences of the world around them through making the most of the outdoor environments in school and within our locality. As well as teaching specific scientific knowledge and building conceptual understanding, investigative skills are built into each science area of study so that children learn how to work scientifically. The children learn the science programme of study through the main types of scientific enquiry. These are observing changes over time, comparative and fair testing, identifying, classifying, pattern seeking and researching. These enquiry skills develop as the children progress through each year group. In EYFS, children learn about science by exploring the world around them through explorative learning possibilities. This includes using the class garden area and mud kitchen to explore the world around them. Every half-term, the children participate in a ‘Science and Nature’ week. The children will study the curriculum objectives for science during these weeks. It immerses the children in the topic and compliments the work on ‘Nature.’.

It is our intent for all children at Turners Hill CofE Primary School to achieve personal success in science. In order to achieve this, they will have:

• The ability to think independently and raise questions about working scientifically and the knowledge and skills that it brings.
• Confidence and competence in the full range of practical skills, taking the initiative in, for example, planning and carrying out scientific investigations.
• Excellent scientific knowledge and understanding which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations, solving challenging problems and reporting scientific findings.
• High levels of originality, imagination or innovation in the application of skills.
• The ability to undertake practical work in a variety of contexts, including fieldwork.
• A passion for science and its application in past, present and future technologies.