Rationale for Science Curriculum
The science curriculum at Burfield Academy is designed to cultivate curiosity, knowledge, and understanding of the natural world. We aim to develop students who acquire scientific knowledge and foster the critical thinking and investigative skills necessary for scientific enquiry.
The science curriculum at Burfield Academy follows a clear progression model from the Early Years of the Foundation Stage through Year 6. It is built on the National Curriculum, ensuring that students gain essential biology, chemistry, and physics knowledge while learning to apply scientific methods in various contexts. Focusing on key concepts like life cycles, material properties, forces, and energy, we help students build a foundational understanding that prepares them for future academic and real-life problem-solving.
Our pedagogy is rooted in inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, hypothesise, and conduct experiments. Each unit of work is carefully sequenced to build upon prior knowledge, ensuring progression and deeper understanding as pupils advance through the school. Cross-curricular links, particularly with geography and PSHE, are embedded to provide a holistic educational experience, fostering environmental stewardship and a sense of responsibility towards global issues such as climate change.
The curriculum is also inclusive and designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners. It offers practical, hands-on experiences to ensure that science is accessible and engaging for every child. At Burfield Academy, we believe that fostering a love for science will inspire the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers.