Our Science Curriculum at The Haven 

At The Haven, our science curriculum is firmly rooted in the National Curriculum for England. It is designed to ensure that all pupils develop a secure understanding of key scientific concepts, processes, and skills across biology, chemistry, and physics. Through a carefully sequenced and inclusive programme, we aim to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong interest in the natural world. 

Our curriculum is based on the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and ensures that pupils: 

• Build a strong foundation in scientific knowledge and vocabulary. 

• Develop practical enquiry skills through “working scientifically” embedded in every unit. 

• Understand the relevance of science in everyday life and its role in addressing global challenges. 

• Make connections across disciplines and apply their learning in meaningful contexts. 

From EYFS through to Year 6, pupils explore the world around them through observation, questioning, testing, and analysis. They learn how science has shaped our understanding of the world and how it continues to evolve. 

Science is taught weekly as a core subject. Lessons are structured around three key strands: 

• Scientific Knowledge and Understanding: Covering biology, chemistry, and physics in line with National Curriculum expectations. 

• Working Scientifically: Integrated throughout all units, enabling pupils to develop skills such as predicting, measuring, recording, and evaluating. 

• Science in Action: Exploring the impact of science on society, careers, and the environment. 

Each year group follows a spiral curriculum, revisiting key concepts with increasing depth. Units include exploratory “Making Connections” topics that go beyond statutory content to consolidate learning and assess scientific attainment. 

Cross-curricular links and real-world applications—such as forest school, weather reporting, and plant investigations—bring science to life and support deeper understanding. 

The impact of our science curriculum is assessed through ongoing formative assessment, regular pupil voice activities conducted three times a year, and monitoring against the National Curriculum’s end-of-key-stage expectations. By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils will demonstrate secure scientific knowledge and vocabulary, confidently apply enquiry skills, understand how science contributes to society and the environment, and be well-prepared for the next stage of their scientific education.