Science
Science at Parkfield
At Parkfield Community School, we believe that every child is a scientist. Our science curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, develop a love of discovery, and help children make sense of the world around them. Through exciting, practical experiences and meaningful investigations, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and think critically about the world in which they live.
Science at Parkfield is investigative, practical and child-focused. We place children at the heart of their learning, providing opportunities to explore scientific concepts through hands-on enquiry and real-life experiences. Rather than simply learning scientific facts, children are encouraged to work as scientists by making predictions, carrying out investigations, observing carefully, collecting evidence, analysing results and drawing thoughtful conclusions. This approach develops both scientific knowledge and the skills needed to become independent, reflective learners.
A key feature of our science curriculum is the development of Habits of Mind. We encourage children to think deeply, persevere when faced with challenges, question the world around them and reflect on their learning. Through science, children develop important qualities such as curiosity, resilience, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. These habits help children to become confident learners who are willing to take risks, learn from mistakes and continually improve their understanding.
We are committed to providing high-quality science education and are currently working towards and maintaining excellence through engagement with the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). This supports our ongoing drive to develop outstanding science teaching and learning across the school, ensuring that children experience a rich, engaging and progressive science curriculum that prepares them for future learning and an ever-changing world.
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build scientific knowledge and enquiry skills over time. Children revisit and deepen their understanding of key concepts through a broad range of topics, enabling them to make connections within science and across other areas of the curriculum. We also seek to promote environmental awareness, sustainability and an appreciation of the important role science plays in shaping our future.
We work closely with the science leaders across the Excelsior Multi Academy Trust (MAT) to continually strengthen and enhance science education at Parkfield Community School. Through regular collaboration, professional development opportunities and the sharing of best practice, we work together to ensure that science teaching is ambitious, engaging and rooted in high-quality enquiry. This partnership supports the ongoing development of our curriculum, assessment and investigative approaches, while also contributing to our work towards the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). By working collectively across the Trust, this ensure that all children benefit from a rich, inspiring and future-focused science education that develops curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." Albert Einstein
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