Science
This information page contains various documentation relating to the teaching of Science at Queen’s Drive Primary School. The subject leader plays a vital role in the monitoring and development of this subject area.
The subject leaders for Science is:
Miss Boyes
Science at Queen’s Drive
Science is a vital part of everyday life. It helps us understand the world and solve problems through observation, investigation, and testing ideas. At Queen’s Drive, science is about sparking children’s curiosity and giving them the tools to explore and make sense of the world around them.
Our approach encourages children to ask questions, carry out practical investigations, observe closely, and think critically. By working scientifically, they learn not just facts, but how to research, test, and explain their ideas,skills that will stay with them for life.
Our Approach
At Queen’s Drive, we know children are naturally curious and full of questions about the world around them. Our science lessons give them the chance to explore, investigate, and discover through outdoor learning, hands-on activities, and exciting research projects.
We believe every child deserves a science education that is fun, challenging, and inspiring. By the time they leave Queen’s Drive, we want them to feel confident and proud of their scientific knowledge. Our lessons build on what children have learned before, helping them make connections and deepen their understanding of the world.
Science starts right from the Early Years in the Understanding the World strand and continues through to Year 6, ensuring children develop the skills to observe, ask questions, carry out investigations, and explain their findings clearly.
How Our Curriculum Meets the National Curriculum
Our science curriculum is designed to meet the expectations of the National Curriculum by encouraging children to:
Ask questions and be curious – fostering a sense of enquiry and intrigue.
Investigate and research – finding answers through practical experiments and observations.
Work scientifically – planning, testing, recording, and evaluating their ideas.
Make connections – linking new learning to what they already know.
Develop understanding – building knowledge step by step across year groups.
Use scientific vocabulary confidently – explaining findings in clear, accurate language.
Our Science Aims
Prepare children for life in a world full of science and technology.
Encourage care and responsibility for our environment.
Help children understand scientific ideas in a way that makes sense to them.
Grow their curiosity about how things work and why.
Show that science is something people all over the world work on together
