Science
At Warren Farm Primary School, we believe science plays an important role in helping children understand the world around them.
Our science curriculum encourages curiosity, exploration and discovery. Through a range of engaging topics and practical investigations, children develop their scientific knowledge, ask questions and learn to explain their findings.
We aim to inspire confident, curious learners who enjoy exploring new ideas and understanding how things work.
Early Years
In the Early Years, children develop their understanding of the world through exploration, observation and play.
We encourage children to ask questions, investigate their surroundings and draw on everyday experiences to explain what they notice. Through practical activities, children begin to recognise patterns, make predictions and develop their natural curiosity about the world.
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), children begin to develop their scientific knowledge through observation, exploration and practical activities.
They are encouraged to ask questions about the world around them, recognise patterns and carry out simple investigations. Children also learn to use basic scientific vocabulary to describe what they observe, explain their ideas and share their findings with others.
These experiences help children develop confidence in asking questions and understanding how science relates to everyday life.
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6), children build on their scientific understanding and develop more advanced investigation and reasoning skills.
They explore a wider range of scientific concepts, learning to ask questions, make predictions and carry out investigations, including comparative and fair tests.
Children develop their ability to collect and interpret information, draw conclusions from observations and evidence and communicate their findings using appropriate scientific vocabulary.
As they progress, pupils become increasingly confident in planning investigations, evaluating results and using scientific knowledge to explain the world around them.
Science Curriculum
Our Science Curriculum Coverage and Curriculum Map documents provide further information about the topics, knowledge and skills taught across the school.