At Quinton Primary School, we aim to stimulate the children's curiosity and encourage them to want to find out why things happen in the way they do. As a result, we teach methods of enquiry and investigation to stimulate creative thought. Children learn to ask scientific questions, and begin to appreciate the way science will affect their future on a personal, national and global level. We believe that it is essential that our pupils leave Quinton Primary School equipped with the essential aspects of knowledge, processes, as well as the methods and skills to learn and think as a scientist. Through an inspiring science curriculum, our pupils develop the understanding and skills to become science experts, applying their understanding to explain, justify, analyse and ask critical questions.

Subject Leader: Laura Kirman

Science Long Term Plan

Below you will find a copy of our science topic long term plan for Years 1-6. 

Science in Early Years and Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) is covered through the early learning goals for 'Knowledge and Understanding of the World'.

Science Progression Documents

At Quinton School we use the PLAN documents from the Association for Science Education to support us in our planning of the knowledge and skills the children need during their Science Education. 

These documents help to provide a strong foundation in the substantive and disciplinary knowledge needed to become confident scientists.  The substantive knowledge is facilitated further through subject specific pedagogy and vocabulary. Interweaved with substantive knowledge, we ensure our pupils acquire disciplinary knowledge that encourages them to engage in the process of thinking and learning like a scientist, and will empower them to develop their own scientific ideas, opinions and approaches.