Science
Intent
At Jubilee Wood Primary School, our intent in Science is rooted in our mission of “Caring, Developing and Learning Together.” We aim to provide a high-quality Science education that develops pupils’ scientific knowledge, conceptual understanding, and enquiry skills, enabling them to ask questions, explore ideas and think critically about the natural and physical world. Throughout our Science curriculum we aim to inspire curiosity about the world while developing confident, independent and resilient learners who are able to think scientifically and work collaboratively.
We believe that every child, regardless of background or starting point, can succeed in Science. In our diverse, urban community with high EAL and disadvantage, we are committed to removing barriers to high achievement by providing clear language support, practical experiences, and inclusive teaching approaches.
Our science curriculum is designed to:
- Build secure scientific knowledge and understanding from EYFS to Year 6.
- Develop pupils’ ability to work scientifically through questioning, investigating, observing, recording, and evaluating.
- Promote confidence in using scientific vocabulary and explaining ideas clearly.
- Encourage children to see Science as relevant to their everyday lives and their wider community.
Through Science at Jubilee Wood, we aim to nurture learners who are curious about the world, resilient when faced with challenge, and ambitious in their thinking, in line with our vision to “inspire one another and create a learning community where all succeed.”
Implementation
Science at Jubilee Wood Primary School is taught weekly using the Kapow Primary Science scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum. Units are structured to build knowledge and skills over time, ensuring clear progression in both scientific concepts and working scientifically across year groups from EYFS to Year 6.
Lessons are enquiry-led and include opportunities for pupils to observe, investigate, experiment and record findings in a variety of ways. Teachers use Kapow resources to deliver engaging, practical lessons with clear learning objectives, key vocabulary and differentiated tasks to support all learners. Regular opportunities are provided for pupils to plan investigations, make predictions, collect, and analyse data and draw conclusions.
To reflect our commitment to inclusion and removing barriers to achievement:
- Key scientific vocabulary and subject-specific language are explicitly taught, revisited, and modelled to support pupils with EAL.
- Lessons include practical, hands-on experiences to engage all learners and build understanding through doing.
- Differentiation within Kapow resources ensures that all pupils can access learning and be appropriately challenged.
Where possible, Science learning is enriched through trips, visitors, and real-life contexts, helping pupils connect classroom learning to the world around them, particularly within our urban environment.
Assessment is embedded through:
- Written work in books
- Quizzes to check knowledge and identify misconceptions
- Displays and photographs of practical work
- Teacher questioning and observation
The assessment opportunities and approaches within the Kapow scheme allow teachers to identify misconceptions, track progress, adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs and ensure pupils continue to build securely on prior learning.
Impact
Through our science curriculum, we aim for pupils to develop a strong understanding of scientific concepts alongside the skills and confidence to investigate the world around them independently. By the time pupils leave Jubilee Wood Primary School, we aim for them to be confident, independent, and resilient scientists who can apply their knowledge and enquiry skills across a range of contexts.
The impact of our science curriculum is seen through:
- Pupils’ books, demonstrating progression in knowledge and scientific skills
- Quizzes and assessments, showing increasing retention and understanding of key concepts and vocabulary
- Lesson observations, evidencing high engagement, practical enquiry, and inclusive teaching
- Pupil voice, reflecting curiosity, enjoyment, and growing confidence in science
- Pupils’ ability to use scientific vocabulary accurately and confidently
Despite limited resources, our focus on high-quality teaching, clear progression and inclusive practice ensures that all pupils are supported to succeed. Eventually, we aim for our Science curriculum to equip children with the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm needed for future learning, while fostering respect for the world around them and the communities they belong to.
