Intent

At Slyne-with-Hest  St Luke’s CE Primary School, our intent for the teaching of science education is to nurture a profound curiosity and enthusiasm for the natural world among our pupils. We aim to develop critical thinking, scientific literacy, and a lifelong love of learning through an engaging and well-structured curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum for Science. Teachers plan using the Lancashire Scheme and ASE planning documents.

We intend to:

• Foster Inquiry and Exploration: Encourage children to ask questions, make observations, and design experiments to explore scientific concepts, thereby developing their investigative skills.
• Promote Scientific Knowledge and Understanding: Ensure that students acquire a solid foundation of key scientific concepts, principles, and vocabulary that underpin their understanding of the world around them.
• Integrate Core Values: Reflect our school's Christian ethos by reinforcing the importance of respect for creation, ethical scientific exploration, and the role of science in promoting the common good.

Implementation

The implementation of our science curriculum at Slyne-with-Hest CE Primary School is designed to ensure comprehensive coverage, active engagement, and meaningful connections to real-world applications. Lessons are delivered weekly, using the Lancashire planning and ASE plans.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build on prior knowledge, with clearly defined learning objectives that are consistently assessed. We utilise a spiralled approach, revisiting key themes and concepts to deepen understanding.

Impact

The impact of our science education can be measured through various indicators that reflect the success of our approach and the extent of our students' learning.

• Pupil Outcomes: we assess pupil learning using the Lancashire tracking documents alongside book moderation and discussions with children.
• Engagement and Enthusiasm: Our learners display a high level of engagement and enthusiasm for science.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Pupils exhibit strong reasoning abilities and demonstrate independence in their scientific investigations, showcased through their ability to formulate hypotheses, analyse data, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Christian Ethos and Moral Responsibility: Students articulate an understanding of their moral responsibility towards the environment and are inspired to lead initiatives that promote sustainability and ethical practices, in line with our school’s values.

Through our commitment to excellence in science education, Slyne-with-Hest St Luke’s ensures that all pupils are well-prepared to become thoughtful, informed, and responsible individuals who can contribute positively to society.