At Kirkby Avenue Primary School, we believe that teaching and learning in Science should stimulate and excite children’s curiosity about the world around them. It should provide first hand experiences and support for children to develop enquiring minds, learning how to question and discuss Science through collaboration. We have a big focus on oracy and key vocabulary. A planned range of practical experiences set in meaningful contexts helps to develop a range of investigative skills and allows children to take risks and learn from their mistakes, developing them into independent learners. We follow the National Curriculum and our own very specific and thorough scheme to support and aid the learning of all pupils' to ensure they reach their potential. We use formative and summative assessments and also use a range of questions from the Rising Stars tests to assess children's knowledge, as well as our own tests created in alignment with the National Curriculum. Our curriculum is inclusive for all and teaching needs are adapted to all learner's needs so they can all flourish and thrive to the best of their abiliy. 

The 5 Enquiry Types for the Working Scientifically Objective

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