At Carleton St Hilda’s, we want Science to be exciting, engaging and meaningful for every child. We aim to inspire curiosity about the world around us and encourage children to ask questions, explore ideas and develop an understanding of the science that shapes our everyday lives. Through practical investigations, hands-on experiences and opportunities to observe and explore, we support children in becoming enthusiastic and confident young scientists.
Our science curriculum is designed to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of the world, building secure foundations in biology, chemistry and physics. Children learn about living things and their habitats, plants, animals and humans, materials and their properties, forces, light, sound, electricity, Earth and space, and seasonal changes. We want pupils to develop a sense of wonder about the natural world and understand how scientific knowledge helps us explain the things we observe.
As children move through the school, they build progressively on their scientific knowledge and develop the skills needed to work scientifically. They learn to ask relevant questions, make careful observations, carry out investigations, perform simple tests, classify and identify, record and interpret results, and use evidence to draw conclusions. Children are encouraged to recognise patterns, make predictions and communicate their findings using appropriate scientific vocabulary.
We want children to understand that Science is not simply a collection of facts, but a way of exploring and making sense of the world. Through practical and investigative learning, pupils develop resilience, critical thinking and the confidence to make decisions based on evidence. They are encouraged to recognise the importance of science in everyday life and appreciate the contributions of scientists and scientific discoveries.
By the time children leave Carleton St Hilda’s, we aim for them to have developed a secure body of scientific knowledge, a strong understanding of how to work scientifically and a genuine curiosity about the world around them. Our goal is for every child to leave with the confidence to ask questions, investigate, think critically and recognise the important role that Science plays in understanding and improving our world.