Science
Our vision for Science at William Lilley:
Our children are confident, eager and enthusiastic to explore the world around them. Their progressive scientific skills allow them to investigate, problem solve and recognise patterns. Children work scientifically through first-hand experiences and enrichment.
Implementation:
- Majority of topics have a major Science foci (KS1)
- Wide range of first-hand activities including hatching ducklings, butterflies, animal roadshow visits and trips
- Science enrichment days/weeks
- Discovery areas (whole school) and sheds (EYFS) enable children to develop their own lines of enquiry and exploration
- Continuous provision in EYFS enable children to explore the world around them and adult intervention extends this further
- School environment supports a love of science through ‘forest schools’ zone and gardening area
- Specific Science books in KS1 demonstrate the progression of skills
- After and in-school clubs including Gardening, Making and exploring
- Annual visit from the Life Education Van to explore our bodies
- Whole school Science investigation during Science week