Science

The vision for science lessons reflects the overarching curriculum rationale and is to engage pupils to be interested and curious learners, who think independently and are confident in asking questions to deepen their understanding. Pupils will feel equipped and motivated to participate in scientific observations and experiments through carefully planned practical and investigative work. Through the spiral curriculum progression, pupils build on existing knowledge developing new links in their long-term memory, by frequently revisiting micro-topics to secure their fundamental knowledge before moving to explore them in greater depth. Through a carefully considered mic of theory and practical learning, science at Marleigh pupils acquire knowledge in line with the curriculum progression and experience working practically to embed their understanding and engage with the principles of working scientifically.    

In line with analysis of our cohorts and our core vision, scientific vocabulary is planned for and taught carefully. Scientific language features strongly in planning and in lessons being exemplified when pupils are exploring new concepts. Pupils vocalise and apply their new vocabulary in their work. Teachers are expected to reinforce and prompt the understanding of core vocabulary through engaging and cumulative working walls.  

Science at Marleigh is underpinned by our values of Reaching High and Resilience, pupils are expected to work independently, solve problems and learn through making mistakes and seeking solutions. Our vision is to engender a love for science endorsed and underpinned by pupils’ learning in mathematics and technology. Pupils leave school able to confidently work as age-appropriate scientists capable of applying their knowledge to new learning, work scientifically and solve problems independently.