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Science
Subject Lead: Mrs Kerry Dring
At Stanley Park Infants’ School, our exemplary curriculum offer includes a carefully sequenced science curriculum that builds pupils’ substantive knowledge and enquiry skills, fostering curiosity and a secure foundation for future learning. Science is prioritised as a core subject, with clear progression from EYFS to Key Stage 1 and meaningful links across the curriculum that ensure breadth, coherence and ambition.
Teaching is strong and purposeful, with hands-on investigations enabling pupils to explore, question and deepen their understanding. Learning is well sequenced, building systematically on prior knowledge, with key scientific vocabulary explicitly taught and embedded in pupils’ spoken and written language.
As a result, pupils demonstrate secure knowledge and growing confidence in working scientifically. They recall prior learning, make connections and communicate their ideas effectively. Pupil engagement is high, and children are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
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What we think about Science at Stanley Park Infants' |
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Early Years |
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"I loved playing and finding out how to save the animals from the iceberg" "I learnt how to melt the ice" "I liked our science day making boats from recycled materials and seeing if they would float or sink and why" "I liked learning about nocturnal animals like owls" "I loved planting potaoes and seeds and wathcing them grow" "I have really enjoyed going to Green Fingers at the park and seeing the changes in the seasons" |
Year 1 |
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"I have learnt about plants and what they need to grow. They need water, sunlight and air" "I liked learning about animals, including humans and how we all grow" "I liked doing science investigations, my favourite was the best glove to wear as a polar explorer" |
Year 2 |
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"We have learnt so much but I enjoyed the snail and woodlouse investigation the most where we had to find their favourite habitat." " I enjoyed learning about food chains and which animals ate each other." " I liked making the house for the Three Little Pigs and choosing the best materials." " I enjoyed investigating the best material to mend a bucket with." |
Science Long Term Plan
Skills Progression Science
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