Science

Our children are the future of science, and we want them to aspire to be our next researchers, microbiologists, palaeontologists or even astronauts. They will go through school with an appreciation of the many directions that their science education can take them in the future. A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science developing transferable skills including problem-solving, reasoning and enquiry.

Science should provide children with a deep understanding of scientific concepts and a range of practical scientific skills which will provide them with a foundation that can be built upon in KS3 and beyond.

Primary science should foster children’s curiosity in the world in which they live.

Furthermore, putting those skills into practise through a focus on environmental science will give the children a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around them. They should be encouraged to care for our planet and the living things around us, understanding their own personal impact on the environment and how best to protect our future.