Welcome to the Eastcroft Park Science Page

Our Science Lead is Mrs Hudson (Y4 class teacher)

At Eastcroft Park,

we are PROUD TO BE SCIENTISTS!

At Eastcroft Park, we believe science should spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and inspire children to explore the world around them. Our primary science curriculum is designed to nurture a lifelong love of discovery, encouraging pupils to ask questions, think critically, and investigate how and why things work. From exploring space to understanding living things, we bring science to life through hands-on experiments and real-world connections. We want every child to see themselves as a scientist—whether that means becoming a doctor, engineer, vet, environmentalist, or even an astronaut one day! By building strong foundations now, we open doors to exciting future careers and empower children to make sense of an ever-changing world.

We want our children to remember their science lessons in our school, to cherish these memories and embrace the scientific opportunities they are presented with.

Making science relevant and bringing science alive is important at Eastcroft Park Primary School because we are proud to be Scientists!

We use the Grammarsaurus scheme as the basis for our science curriculum.

This can be enhanced with resources & activities from Explorify, the Primary Science Teaching Trust & ideas shared from our collaboration with The Ogden Trust.

Inclusion

In our school, the science curriculum is designed with inclusion at its heart, ensuring all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), can access, enjoy, and achieve in science. We use a range of teaching strategies, practical activities, visual supports, and tailored resources to meet individual learning needs and styles. Lessons are carefully planned to be hands-on, engaging, and accessible, with clear instructions, step-by-step guidance, and opportunities for every child to participate and succeed. We believe that all pupils are scientists in their own right, and we celebrate different ways of thinking, exploring, and learning. By fostering a supportive, inclusive environment, we help every child build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of achievement in science.

EYFS

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our science curriculum is delivered through playful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and a love of discovery. Rather than formal lessons, children explore scientific ideas through their everyday environment—investigating nature, experimenting with materials, and asking questions about the world around them. Activities like growing plants, exploring water and light, or observing insects help children develop early scientific skills such as observing, predicting, and comparing. Our approach is fully integrated into the EYFS framework, supporting communication, physical development, and understanding of the world, while being carefully adapted to suit each child’s interests and stage of development.

Communication, Language and Vocabulary

The science curriculum is designed to develop children’s communication skills, language, and vocabulary alongside their scientific understanding. As children explore topics like plants, animals, forces, materials, and the human body, they are introduced to key scientific and technical vocabulary such as habitat, evaporation, magnetism, digestive system, and photosynthesis. These terms are taught through practical investigations, discussions, and hands-on learning, helping pupils to use them confidently and accurately when explaining their ideas. Science lessons encourage children to ask questions, describe observations, and talk about their findings using clear and precise language. This focus on vocabulary not only deepens their scientific knowledge but also builds essential speaking, listening, and literacy skills that support learning across the curriculum.

Aspirations

At Eastcroft Park, we want every child to see science as exciting, meaningful, and full of possibilities. Our science curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity about the world, encouraging children to ask questions, explore ideas, and develop a passion for discovery. We aim to show pupils that science isn’t just something you learn in school—it’s part of everyday life and can lead to incredible careers in the future. Whether it’s becoming a doctor, engineer, marine biologist, vet, environmental scientist, or even an astronaut, we help children see that their ambitions can start with the spark of a science lesson. Through hands-on investigations, real-world links, and inspiring role models, we nurture the confidence and aspirations of the next generation of problem-solvers, thinkers, and changemakers.

Mental Health

At Eastcroft Park, we ensure that mental health and wellbeing is integrated into every aspect of school and learning; our science curriculum supports children’s mental health and wellbeing by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a sense of achievement. Through hands-on investigations and exploring the wonders of the natural world, children develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and resilience when working through challenges. Science lessons promote teamwork, communication, and mutual respect as pupils share ideas and work together on experiments. Learning about the human body, including the brain and how we experience emotions, also helps children to understand the importance of looking after their mental and physical health. By fostering a positive attitude towards learning and encouraging children to ask questions and explore the world around them, science helps build self-esteem, emotional awareness, and a lifelong love of discovery.

Cultural Capital

We believe in building cultural capital to give every child the knowledge, experiences, and skills they need to succeed both in school and in life. This means we provide opportunities for children to explore a wide range of subjects, ideas, and cultures beyond their everyday experiences.

Our science curriculum is designed to enrich the learning and widen the horizon of our learners and give children rich cultural capital by connecting their learning to real-world experiences, diverse scientists, and important global issues. Through exploring scientific discoveries from around the world and learning about inventors and innovators from different backgrounds, pupils gain a broader understanding of how science shapes our lives and societies. This helps children appreciate the value of science in everyday life and encourages them to think about how they, too, can make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. By building this cultural knowledge alongside scientific skills, we prepare our pupils to be informed, curious, and confident citizens of the world.

Eastcroft Park is part of The Ogden Trust which facilitates and supports the advancement of cultural capital in science across a number of primary schools.

Tolerance & Diversity

At Eastcroft Park, we endeavour to teach tolerance and celebrate diversity in every aspect of school life. We do this in science by highlighting the contributions of scientists from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We teach children that science is a global effort, built on the ideas and discoveries of people from all around the world, past and present. By learning about diverse role models and understanding how science benefits everyone, pupils develop respect and appreciation for different cultures and ways of thinking. This inclusive approach helps children see the value of working together, embracing differences, and being open-minded—important lessons that extend beyond science and into everyday life.