--- title: "Science" url: "https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/science" school: "Kidsgrove Primary School" --- # Science Curriculum Statement t Kidsgrove Primary School, we aim to develop a lifelong curiosity about the world. Through an engaging and hands-on science curriculum, children learn to question, explore and develop respect for both living and non-living things. Our science teaching encourages pupils to think critically, work collaboratively and develop the confidence to investigate their own ideas. Science at Kidsgrove focuses on the acquisition of key knowledge alongside the development of scientific skills. Across each year group, children revisit and build upon core scientific ideas, strengthening their understanding over time. Working Scientifically skills—such as observing, predicting, testing, researching and evaluating—are woven throughout all units so that pupils can apply their learning confidently and independently. Teachers foster a positive attitude towards science, ensuring lessons are practical, purposeful and accessible to all. We expect all children to achieve their best and take pride in making progress in scientific thinking. --- ## **Our Approach to Science** Our whole-school approach follows the clear, structured progression of the **White Rose Science curriculum**, ensuring: ### **➤ Strong progression** Learning builds year-on-year. White Rose progression statements support teachers in revisiting, securing and deepening understanding so children establish firm scientific foundations. ### **➤ Clear modelling and explanation** New vocabulary and scientific concepts are introduced in small, manageable steps, with plenty of opportunities for talk, demonstration and hands-on exploration. ### **➤ Embedded Working Scientifically skills** Every lesson includes opportunities to: - ask questions - plan and carry out practical enquiries - observe changes and patterns - record results - use evidence to explain findings These skills grow increasingly sophisticated as children progress through school. ### **➤ Practical and meaningful experiences** Science at Kidsgrove is active and investigative. Pupils learn best when they are doing. Children take part in a wide range of activities including: - practical experiments - outdoor investigations - exploring real-life scientific phenomena - using scientific equipment - applying learning to real-world contexts ### **➤ Opportunities beyond the classroom** Educational visits, themed science events, visitors and local links broaden children’s understanding and give purpose to their learning. --- ## **Our Aims** Through our science curriculum, we aim for all children to: - develop curiosity and a sense of wonder - build secure scientific understanding - confidently use scientific vocabulary - think logically and draw conclusions from evidence - understand how science influences everyday life - appreciate the importance of caring for the natural world Science Intent 1.17 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-primary-school/files/documents/Science_Intent_.pdf) ### Our Curriculum - [Early Years - Getting it right from the start](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years) - [Art and Design](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/art-and-design) - [Design and Technology ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/design-and-technology) - [Phonics ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/english-reading-and-writing) - [Reading ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/reading) - [Writing ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/writing) - [Maths](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/maths) - [Science ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/science) - [Geography ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/geography) - [History](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/history) - [Spanish](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/spanish) - [Computing](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/computing) - [Religious Education](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/religous-education) - [Physical Education ](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/physical-education) - [PSHE](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/pshe) - [Music](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/our-curriculum/music) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9583.39816120992!2d-2.2320626!3d53.0949371!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a43265de6c5cd%3A0xfdd588726bb8ae32!2sKidsgrove%20Primary%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1723799265861!5m2!1sen!2suk) ![Kidsgrove Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/kidsgrove-primary-school/images/logo/Kidsgrove_Primary_PNG(1).png) **Kidsgrove Primary School** Gloucester Rd, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4DJ Tel: 01782 973970 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheKidsgrovePrimarySchool/?locale=en_GB) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kidsgroveprimary/) © Copyright 2024–2026 Kidsgrove Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)