Science

The National Curriculum for Science aims to ensure that all pupils:

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

At Salterlee, we use a variety of schemes to best support the teaching and learning of science. Opportunities for working scientifically are embedded into each topic so that in addition to the core knowledge and vocabulary, children are developing skills of observation, investigation and fair testing, classification and data handling.

We ensure every pupil receives a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets but enhances the requirements of the national curriculum. To achieve this, each classes curriculum content is delivered in year bands (Band A and Band B).

Below are the year bands for the following academic years:

Academic Year 24/25 – Band A

Academic Year 25/26 – Band B

Each curriculum overview will identify which curriculum content is taught in which year band. This ensures all pupils study the full range of curriculum (both Band A and Band B) content of each academic subject.

This year is a Band A Year