The primary intent for our science curriculum

At Hemlington Hall, we all recognise the importance of science as a core curriculum subject that is crucial to our pupil’s understanding of the world, next steps and future career aspirations. It is our intention to provide a high-quality science education that builds connected knowledge and key skills through concepts, deeper/blended learning and a hands-on, investigatory approach to teaching.
Through the National Curriculum for Science, Hemlington Hall aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • sequentially develop / recall connected scientific (substantive) knowledge, vocabulary and a conceptual understanding of science through a progressive use of science models across the science curriculum. They will be challenged to develop depth to their understanding through an appropriate, coherent and ambitious curriculum. The development of conceptual (connected) substantive knowledge over time is a key and unique aspect to our curriculum and T&L approaches in science.
  • develop an understanding of the nature and methods of science (disciplinary knowledge). Focussed / progressive / scaffolded Working Scientifically (WS) skills* are developed and practiced through a range of different types of Science Enquiry. WS Skills are built appropriately over time to security through dual objective planning. This is a key aspect to our curriculum and T&L approaches in science. This supports pupils to become increasingly independent / successful investigators and are ready for their next steps.
  • are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, engage with current/future debates (Science Literacy) and develop high Science Capital. Pupils will learn how concepts / theories have developed and be aware of a range of important scientists when learning in science.
  • To develop and ignite children’s curiosity and questioning.
  • To give children confidence to explore and discover the world around them so that they develop a deeper understanding of the world in which they live. To support a fully progressive curriculum, the foundations for learning science begin in EYFS through planned substantive / disciplinary knowledge and key vocabulary development. Pupils are taught to use appropriate science equipment when investigating the world around them. This builds stronger foundations for success.

Our Science Curriculum at Hemlington Hall Academy:

Scientists

Science lead: Mrs Warner