At Griffydam, Science is a subject that inspires curiosity and enables children to make sense of the world around them. Through investigation and discovery, pupils learn to ask questions, test ideas, and draw conclusions, developing both their knowledge of scientific concepts and their skills of working scientifically. Our curriculum aims to foster a sense of excitement and wonder while building resilience, independence, and critical thinking. We follow the EYFS Framework in the early years to lay the foundations for scientific understanding through hands-on exploration, observation, and play-based learning. As children move through the school, we build on this strong start using the White Rose Science curriculum, which provides a clear and progressive structure for developing scientific knowledge and enquiry skills across all year groups.
Through Science, children are encouraged to:
• Be Explorers – by investigating questions, experimenting with ideas, and developing curiosity about the natural and physical world.
• Be Part of a Community – by recognising how science impacts everyday life, working collaboratively, and learning how science contributes to society locally and globally.
• Be Kind and Respectful – by showing care for the environment, respecting living things, and recognising the responsibility we all share to protect our planet.
• Reach for the Stars – by building resilience in enquiry, thinking creatively, and aspiring to achieve excellence in scientific learning and discovery.
