Science
At Chester-le-Street CE Primary School, our aim is to provide a science curriculum that enables the children to explore the world around them. A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through biology, chemistry and physics. We believe that this is particularly pertinent in an ever changing world and that all pupils should be provided with engaging and memorable learning experiences.
Teachers from Nursery to Year 6 have worked together to create a shared vision of science teaching and learning at our school. At our school we agreed that science teaching and learning is excellent when…
- Children are participating in engaging practical science enquiries and exploring the world around them.
- Children use their inquisitiveness to find answers to questions.
- Children have access to high quality scientific equipment.
- Children are highly motivated and enjoy lessons.
- Children are challenged and are able to find, record and explain their own learning using a wide range of scientific vocabulary.
- Children are able to relate their learning to science in the real world.
- Children make good progress in science and can apply their knowledge in subsequent lessons and across the curriculum.
- Staff subject knowledge is secure and this is used effectively to plan and teach science lessons.
- Staff actively engage in science CPD.
- Staff are able to confidently use assessment to provide appropriate scaffolding and challenge.
As a part of our science curriculum, children enjoy our annual Science Week.
We apply ‘Talk 4 Writing’ strategies in our science lessons to help to understand complex science processes such as the digestive system.
Primary Science Quality Mark
The Primary School Quality Mark programme ensures effective leadership of science, enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning. Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate commitment and expertise in science leadership, teaching and learning.
The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire, School of Education in collaboration with the Primary Science Teaching Trust.
Associate Professor Jane Turner, PSQM National Director said: “There was never a more important time for primary children to have a high-quality science education. The Coronavirus Pandemic has made everyone aware of the impact of science on our daily lives. Primary schools have an important role to ensure that children understand how science works and keeps us healthy and safe. Schools that have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark have demonstrated a significant commitment to science teaching and learning, even at this challenging time for schools. The profile and quality of science in each awarded school is very high. Children are engaging with great science both in and outside the classroom, developing positive attitudes towards science as well as secure scientific understanding and skills. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, head teachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”
Science Curriculum Intent Document
Science at Chester-le-Street CE Curriculum Intent
Science Curriculum Coverage
Science Curriculum Documents
Primary National curriculum - Science