‘Let all you do be done in love’

 1 Corinthians 16:14

Science at Great Milton C of E Primary School 

Intent

At Great Milton C of E Primary School we believe three things underpin science teaching and learning: 

‘Enquire, Explore, Enjoy’

Here at Great Milton, we want all our children to LOVE Science. 

Our aim is to provide every child with experiences which enable them to become inquisitive scientific learners, supporting them to recognise the importance of Science in everyday life and who develop positive attitudes towards Science. Through our Science teaching we aim to increase children’s knowledge and understanding of the world around them, equipping them with a range of scientific skills through different processes of enquiry.

The National Curriculum states that through high-quality Science education pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of Science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how Science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes

Ultimately, we want our children to not only be equipped with the requirements of the Science National Curriculum, but to have a real enthusiasm for Science and a sense of achievement within the subject. Our aim in teaching Science is to encourage all children to think that Science is important and relevant to their lives, now and in the future. Through our teaching of Science, we aim to build upon children’s natural curiosity of the world around them and to provide as many opportunities as possible for children to experience the awe and wonder of the natural world. Consequently, our resulting aim is for the children to believe that they can become the scientists of the future and initiate the goal within them to improve their lives and life chances. 

At Great Milton C of E Primary School we believe that supporting and sharing the children's Science experience can happen at home too! Have a look at some of our suggestions for you to try with your children. We look forward to hearing about all the fun you have together!

Here are some fantastic websites for you and your children to explore:

• www.stevespanglersscience.com

• www.stem.org.uk/esero/tim-peake

• www.sciencekids.co.nz

• www.amazingspace.org

• www.sciencebug.org

• www.nasa.gov

 Big Science Winners 2026

 Great Milton children enthusiastically took part in our Big Science investigations once again this year.     They  explored a fantastic range of exciting scientific questions, making the judging process incredibly   difficult! The children demonstrated an excellent understanding of their investigations, confidently   explaining their questions, presenting their results, and ensuring they carried out fair tests. They also   impressed us by suggesting how their investigations could be developed further. The event was another   wonderful example of our school community coming together to celebrate curiosity, learning, and a   shared love of science. It was fantastic to see such creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm across the   school.

 Congratulations go Ted and Grayson who were the overall winners. 

What's happening in the classrooms this term?

National Curriculum: Science programmes of study The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils: develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future