The science curriculum at Binley Woods Primary School gives our children a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Children have a strong knowledge of scientific facts along with the skills needed to work scientifically. They will have learnt through tangible experiences, aiding memory and making their learning meaningful. Children will also have developed a robust knowledge of the scientific vocabulary they need to explain their knowledge and understanding.  

Children know the purpose of science and understand how it links to other subject areas. They understand the place of science in developing our understanding and the positive impact it can have on our lives.

We measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:

• Assessing children’s understanding of vocabulary before and after the unit is taught
• Assessment of pupil discussions about their learning
• Quizzes and use of knowledge organisers
• Interviewing the pupils about the learning (pupil voice)
• By scrutinising recorded work
• Assessment judgements are made termly and data is saved in our data management system enabling us to monitor progress over time.
• Pupil voice (listening to children discussing their learning) is used to further develop the Science curriculum