At Longtown Primary School, our children are SCIENTISTS!
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Science at Longtown Primary School
At Longtown Primary School, we believe that Science is fundamental to helping children understand the world around them. We want our pupils to be curious, ask questions and develop the confidence to see themselves as potential scientists of the future.
We follow the Kapow Primary Science scheme, which provides a progressive and engaging curriculum across the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics. Children build their scientific knowledge and understanding as they move through school, making meaningful connections between what they learn and the world they experience.
A strong emphasis is placed on working scientifically. Children are encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, plan and carry out investigations, observe carefully, gather and record results, and use evidence to draw conclusions. Through this process, they learn that scientific ideas can be tested, challenged and developed over time.
Our Science curriculum also helps children understand the uses and implications of science in everyday life and for the future. Where appropriate, learning is linked with Mathematics, Design and Technology and Computing, helping pupils recognise how scientific knowledge is applied across different subjects and real-world contexts.
We are committed to providing a Science curriculum that is inclusive, ambitious and accessible to all pupils. Through careful sequencing, adaptive teaching, practical experiences and timely support, we aim to ensure that every child can experience success and build secure scientific understanding.
We also recognise the importance of strong subject knowledge and are committed to the ongoing professional development of staff, ensuring that Science is taught with confidence and enthusiasm.
Most importantly, we want our children to leave Longtown as curious, thoughtful and confident scientific thinkers who are equipped with the knowledge and enquiry skills they need to understand, question and engage with the world around them.
