Science Curriculum Intent & Implementation Statement

Science at Chalgrove

At Chalgrove, we want our children to develop the essential characteristics of a scientist. Our aim is for them to:

• Build excellent scientific skills and knowledge.

• Develop a passion for science and a real curiosity about the world around them.

• Gain a wide scientific vocabulary and understanding.

• Express thoughtful, well-balanced ideas on important issues such as climate change and plastic pollution.

Our Science Curriculum

The curriculum is built around three main outcomes:

• Investigating questions by planning and carrying out enquiries.

• Building scientific knowledge across a wide range of topics.

• Communicating scientifically using appropriate language and methods.

We teach science through a creative, cross-curricular approach, closely linked to the National Curriculum. Children learn through stories, cross-curricular links, trips, and by making use of our unique school environment. Distinctive science-led topics such as space and forces are taught across year groups, alongside opportunities that reflect our diverse school community and its links to the wider world.

Learning in Science

Children acquire scientific skills, knowledge, and vocabulary through:

• Active, hands-on investigations.

• Outdoor learning.

• Collaborative and practical experiences.

This approach ensures that science at Chalgrove is engaging, meaningful, and rooted in real-life experiences, helping every child to shine as a young scientist.