At Parson Cross, Science is a vibrant and essential part of the curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and deepen our children's understanding of the world around them. We follow the Developing Experts Scheme for Science, which is in line with the National Curriculum, delivering engaging and accessible lessons so that all can achieve.

Our children develop their scientific knowledge through hands-on investigations, outdoor learning, and real-life applications, intended to build on key, scientific skills such as observation, questioning, data collection, and analysis. From exploring seasonal changes and materials in Key Stage 1 to investigating forces, space, and evolution in Key Stage 2, our curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure progression and depth. A strong emphasis is placed on ‘Working Scientifically’, encouraging children to think and work like scientists through learning how to plan enquiries, use equipment accurately, and evaluate their findings. 

Our approach is also rooted in enquiry-based learning, where children engage in five key types of scientific enquiry: observing over time, pattern seeking, identifying and classifying, research using secondary sources, and comparative testing. These enquiry types are embedded across all year groups and help children develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and processes. To make these approaches accessible and memorable, we use a set of special science characters, each representing a different enquiry type, including: Observation Olly, Pattern Polly, Comparative Collin, Research Robin and the IGC. These characters support pupils in identifying the kind of enquiry they are doing and help build confidence in using scientific vocabulary and methods.

We also celebrate Science through themed weeks, termly clubs, and visits from professionals, making learning exciting and relevant. 

Our shared goal is to nurture a lifelong love of science and empower pupils to think critically, creatively, and scientifically.