Horton Park follow the National Curriculum for Science, supported by Curriculum Maestro, and progressively cover a range of knowledge and skills. Our curriculum focuses on substantive and disciplinary knowledge. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils are taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.

The aims of our science curriculum are to provide children with:

• scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
• understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of scientific enquiry that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
• the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future

We believe enriching children’s learning with a variety of experiences and opportunities is essential in their development as scientists. Through science we aim to build resilient children by providing challenge and problem solving opportunities whilst developing effective communication skills. We believe it is essential for children to have the scientific knowledge and terminology ready for them to possess the skills to enquire further. Children at Horton Park Primary learn mutual respect through group work and collaboration with their peers. We believe our children’s natural curiosity is nurtured which allows them to ask questions and develop the skills they need to find the answers.