At West Tytherley Primary School, the Science curriculum aims to capture, develop and extend children’s natural excitement and curiosity about the wonderful world around them.

Children will learn what it is to ‘be a scientist’, developing scientific skills and knowledge, laying the foundations for making sense of the world today and in the future. Children are encouraged to raise their own questions for scientific enquiry, investigating practically, making meaningful links and drawing conclusions.

We firmly believe that first-hand experience is at the heart of scientific learning and, therefore, practical activities are used at every opportunity, with children developing the skills of ‘working scientifically’. We incorporate educational visits into our Science curriculum wherever possible. For example, children may visit Winchester Science Centre or the Science department at Southampton University in order to initiate, extend or consolidate learning. Our ‘Four Seasons’ outdoor classroom is a rich learning environment, used extensively to support our Science curriculum.

Across the school, our curriculum is integrated wherever relevant; Science may be linked to studies in History and Geography or form the basis of a topic incorporating other curriculum areas. Children are expected to apply mathematical knowledge to their understanding of Science, particularly when collecting, presenting and analysing data. They are also expected to use scientific vocabulary, articulating ideas and concepts clearly.