Science
At Spring Hill Science is ... enquire, explore and experiment.
The Intent, Implementation and Impact of our Curriculum
Our Science Lead is Mrs Beard
Intent
At Spring Hill Primary School, our vision guides science learning: “Eyes wide open, arms outstretched, curious minds aiming high”. Through this vision, we aim to inspire children to explore the world around them with curiosity and wonder.
Our intent is for all children to develop secure scientific knowledge, key vocabulary, and the skills to work scientifically. We aim for children to make connections between their learning and the world around them, fostering independence, critical thinking, and a love of science.
Implementation
At Spring Hill, we use Kapow Primary’s Science scheme to deliver a high-quality, progressive curriculum fully aligned with the National Curriculum. The scheme is organised around three core strands:
· Scientific knowledge – developing understanding of biology (living organisms and vital processes), chemistry (matter and its properties), and physics (how the world works).
· Working scientifically – using enquiry skills to explore and answer scientific questions.
· Science in action – understanding the impact and applications of science in the past, present, and future.
The curriculum follows a spiral approach, revisiting and deepening key knowledge and skills as pupils progress. Engaging recall activities ensure children consolidate prior learning and build confidence with new concepts. Cross-curricular links are embedded in each unit to help children make meaningful connections across subjects.
Science learning is organised into six key areas to ensure coverage and progression:
· Plants
· Animals, including humans
· Living things and habitats
· Materials
· Energy
· Forces, Earth, and space
Children explore knowledge and concepts through hands-on practical activities, investigations, discussions, independent tasks, group work, creative tasks, and digital resources. Scientific vocabulary is taught explicitly and reinforced regularly to support
clear communication. Working scientifically skills are integrated into all learning, providing opportunities to observe, compare, classify, test, and draw conclusions.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children build a foundation for science through play-based exploration, observation, and discussion, encouraging curiosity and wonder about the natural world. This prepares them for more structured scientific learning in Key Stage 1.
Collaborative learning is central to our approach, with pupils working with arms outstretched, sharing ideas, listening respectfully, and learning together. Real-world contexts and practical applications are woven into lessons to make learning relevant and inspiring for all pupils.
Impact
As a result, children make good progress from their starting points and develop secure foundations in scientific knowledge, enquiry skills, and vocabulary. They approach learning with curiosity, confidence, and a growing sense of wonder about the world. Pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education and motivated to continue exploring and applying science in meaningful ways.