At St Charles, we nurture children’s natural curiosity and encourage them to explore the world around them through engaging, hands-on science. Our curriculum develops inquisitive, critical thinkers who ask questions, investigate ideas, and build a deep understanding of scientific concepts.
Science is taught as a core subject, following the National Curriculum. Pupils build key knowledge and develop essential scientific skills through practical investigations, outdoor learning, and problem-solving activities. Knowledge organisers support each topic, helping children connect new learning with prior understanding.
In Key Stage 1, pupils revisit core skills each term to embed scientific thinking. In Key Stage 2, skills are developed progressively across three terms: planning investigations, analysing results, and evaluating practical work. Lessons combine knowledge and enquiry, with clear vocabulary and concepts introduced through direct teaching.
We enrich learning through workshops, expert visits, a Science Week and opportunities for pupils to become Science Ambassadors. Teachers use precise questioning and regular assessment to ensure all pupils progress and achieve.
By the time pupils leave St Charles, they are confident investigators, able to think scientifically, work collaboratively, and apply their learning to real-world contexts. Our science curriculum inspires awe, wonder, and a lifelong love of discovery.