Science
Dane Royd scientists;
hypothesise, experiment, interpret
Welcome to our Science page!
I am Mrs Ward and I am the Science Lead in school.
I absolutely love watching our children develop their skills and abilities in Science through open-ended experiments and investigations, making connections, analysing and evaluating, whilst working scientifically.
Through Science, we prepare our learners for an ever-changing world, with challenges to address and opportunities to seize.
Mrs Ward
Science Lead
Intent - Why is Science important for our children? What will our children learn?
At Dane Royd, we carefully plan a progressive Science curriculum that provides the fundamental understanding of the physical and natural world around us, through the teaching of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
We understand that our Science curriculum is integral to every child’s successful educational journey. Science transcends many subjects; from English, Maths, History and Geography to Art, Computing, PE and Music. Science lessons contain personal, social and economic relevance to all children:
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In their personal lives, for example, so they can make informed choices about what constitutes a healthy life-style,
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In their civic lives, for example, so they can contribute to societal decisions on issues like renewable energy and climate change; and
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In their economic lives, for example, so they can respond positively to changes in future employment opportunities.
Our children are curious about the ever-changing world around them and want to learn about how they can have a positive impact. We believe that by having a secure foundation in scientific principles, our children will leave Dane Royd ready to take on the world as curious, resilient and responsible citizens who can make informed decisions and contribute positively to society.
Implement - How will our children learn?
Dane Royd staff follow an agreed and progressive curriculum from EYFS to Year 6, ensuring full coverage of the Science Programme of Study through carefully sequenced Biology, Chemistry and Physics units. The two year rolling programme ensures our children continually connect their prior knowledge to more complex scientific concepts and topics. Through engaging lessons, involving exploration and discovery, we increase our children’s curiosity as scientists and develop their skills in working scientifically.
Working Scientifically
Throughout their time at Dane Royd, children are given opportunities to:
• observe over time;
• identify, classify and group;
• seek patterns;
• carry out comparative and fair tests;
• research using secondary sources; and
• answer questions using data and evidence.
Through these enquiries, our children learn to record over a period of time, ask challenging questions, create and test their own hypotheses and draw conclusions from meaningful, inquiry based experiences both in and out of the classroom.
We develop children's understanding of Science through different types of enquiries, helping them ask and answer scientific questions. In doing so, children learn to use technical terminology and vocabulary accurately and precisely, building up specialist vocabulary.
In addition to this, throughout the school year, our children take part in national events such as British Science Week and enriching school visits that help to deepen our pupils' scientific understanding whilst bringing to life otherwise out-of-this-world experiences.
How we enrich the curriculum
"The climate crisis is impacting our physical landscape and many connected aspects of our lives. Given the significance of climate change for our society and the planet, it is crucial that young people benefit from an understanding of the climate crisis’s causes, consequences and possible solutions and that they are empowered with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in tomorrow’s industries and tackle the serious challenges facing our planet."
Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (November 2025)
Through our Science curriculum, children develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge can help address local and global challenges. They are encouraged to think critically about environmental issues, sustainability and their role in caring for the world around them, supporting our vision of developing responsible global citizens.
Each year, we nominate a group of ECO Ambassadors who meet regularly. They are passionate about the environment, both locally and globally. They explore and champion how we can have a positive impact on important environmental issues and feedback to the whole school when we do.
If you missed the PROUD Assembly about how to become an ambassador in 26-27 the slides and application are available below.
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Our Science Curriculum Overview
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Impact - What is achieved through our Science curriculum?
At Dane Royd, our Science curriculum ensures that children develop a secure understanding of scientific knowledge and concepts alongside the skills required to work scientifically. Children become confident investigators who can observe, question, predict, test, analyse and draw conclusions. They leave us equipped with the curiosity, resilience and critical-thinking skills needed for future learning and life beyond primary school.
Formative and summative assessment are regularly utilised to monitor progress, identify next steps and ensure all pupils are supported to achieve age-related expectations.
Children leave Early Years achieving well in Understanding the World, prepared for and excited about learning Science as set out in the National Curriculum. By the time our children leave Dane Royd they have outcomes in Science at least in line with national data. Our partner high school recognises the quality of our provision, noting that our children enter Key Stage 3 ready to excel.
What do our children like about Science?
"I loved the Autumn hunt – it was cool!"
Oscar - UFS
"I love being practical and experimenting with different things."
Jacob - Year 6
“I liked learning about the five senses and our bodies.”
Samuel - Year 1
"I love investigating different things and being surprised by the results."
Laura - Year 4
"Creating circuits has been fantastic this half-term. I've learnt lots!"
Izzy - Year 6
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