Science
Science at Littleton
At Littleton C of E Nursery and Infant School, we believe that science helps children make sense of the world around them. Through exploring, observing, questioning and investigating, children learn how to think scientifically and develop an understanding of the natural and physical world.
Using the high-quality White Rose Science programme, we provide a broad, engaging and progressive curriculum that builds knowledge, understanding and scientific skills throughout each year group. We encourage children to be curious, to ask their own questions and to investigate ideas through practical, hands-on experiences.
Our aim is to inspire a lifelong interest in science by nurturing children's natural curiosity about nature, the environment and scientific processes. Through enquiry-based learning, children develop the confidence to explore, predict, test and explain their ideas while deepening their understanding of the world around them.
We are fortunate to benefit from our proximity to local parks, the River Ash and Shepperton Studios, which provide valuable opportunities to enrich learning beyond the classroom and bring science to life through real-world experiences.
We are committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their individual needs, have access to high-quality science teaching in a well-resourced and inclusive learning environment.
Through our science curriculum, we aim to:
· Stimulate and nurture children's curiosity about the world around them.
· Provide first-hand, practical learning experiences.
· Encourage children to question, investigate and challenge misconceptions.
· Develop scientific knowledge and understanding.
· Build skills in scientific enquiry and reasoning.
· Promote critical and creative thinking.
· Develop confidence, independence and resilience in learning.
· Foster effective collaboration and communication skills.
By the time children leave Littleton C of E Nursery and Infant School, we aim for them to have a strong foundation in scientific understanding, a sense of wonder about the world and the confidence to continue exploring and questioning as they progress in their education.
