Science
National Curriculum Purpose of Study
A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
Our Science Curriculum
At St Bees Village School, we recognise the importance of science in every aspect of daily life and believe that science enables children to make sense of the everchanging world around them. Therefore, science teaching at our school aims to give children a strong understanding of the world around them whilst acquiring specific skills and knowledge to help them think scientifically. Furthermore, it aims for children to gain an understanding of scientific processes and the implications of science today and for the future.
