Science

The teaching of Science at Midgley School follows the White Rose Education scheme of learning, which aligns with the National Curriculum programmes of study and the EYFS statutory framework. 

Science is a primarily practical subject, which develops a spirit of enquiry by encouraging curiosity and reason.  Children learn how to work with others, persevere and how to ask questions about the natural and physical world and beyond. We foster a caring attitude towards our environment and understand that living things need protection, including our planet, themselves and others. We aim to enhance the children's understanding and sensitivity to the world around them thus making caring and inquisitive scientists. We're incredibly proud to have received our 'Green Flag' award for being an Eco School this year!

Below you will find the progression document for both Year A and Year B with a simple summary of each unit taught. The class rolling programmes include a more specific description of what will be covered and even further, the class teacher has created a knowledge organiser for each unit which can be found on their class pages. These include the specific vocabulary expected to be taught by the end of each unit, as well as the 'Working Scientifically' skills being used. The knowledge organisers act as an assessment and revision tool, as well as informing  staff of prior learning. These can be found on the Knowledge Organiser pages for all classes.

Reception Science

The White Rose Education scheme of learning for Reception Science covers the DfE statutory framework for EYFS and the Educational Programme for Understanding the World, specifically looking at The Natural World. This scheme links directly to the White Rose Maths Reception scheme of learning, encouraging adult-led, continuous provision and practical activities that embeds scientific thinking and talk. The scheme uses key questions to encourage rich conversations in the classroom, provides links to nursery rhymes and books to spark our children's curiosity. Threaded throughout their learning are opportunities to develop characteristics of a scientist which lay the foundations for working scientifically in KS1.

In the files list below, you will find the White Rose Education National Curriculum coverage document, vocabulary progression, working scientifically progression and the enquiry types coverage from Year 1 through to Year 6. As our classes are mixed age, you will find that we don't follow the same sequence as suggested, but children are taught every unit required before transitioning classes/leaving Midgley School. 

Assessment of Science

The White Rose Education Science scheme of learning provides end of block assessments that quizzes the children on their learning throughout that specific unit. We are able to track how this understanding develops across school, address any misconceptions and highlight any areas of weakness that teachers may need to revisit before building on existing learning. EYFS do not use formal end of block assessments, instead, they are assessed through observations against the Early Learning Goals found in the EYFS statutory framework.

STEM Day!

On Thursday 10th December 2020, we held a Polar Express Day for the whole school. Children were handed out train tickets and had to bring them back on the day to board The Polar Express! We combined the Christmas fun with STEM activities. Class 4 focused on a Science investigation whilst Classes 2 and 3 had a Design and Technology challenge. EYFS did lots of exploring too, using their outside space to create something magnificent! Please read through the booklet above to find out more and see some wonderful pictures of a fantastic day of fun!