Science

“The important thing is to never stop questioning.” - Albert Einstein

 

At Bishop Perrin School, the values of faith, hope, and love are brought to life through science in ways that connect with both our hearts and minds. Faith is shown in how we encourage students to trust in the process of discovery, believing that with curiosity and effort, they can uncover the mysteries of the world around them. Hope shines through when we explore how science can help solve big problems—like climate change, health challenges, and the future of our planet—giving pupils a sense that their learning can lead to positive change. And love is reflected in the way science brings people together, fostering teamwork, respect, and a shared responsibility to care for the environment and one another. By blending these values with scientific learning, we help pupils see that knowledge is not just about facts, but about making the world a better place.

 

Science Subject Progression Framework

 

At Bishop Perrin School, our science curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity, exploration and wonder of the scientific world. We endeavour to provide a progressive curriculum, which is based on the key scientific skills, allowing for practical activities, which are challenging and engaging for all. Children will develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.

Throughout the programmes of study, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group, as well as the application of scientific skills. We ensure that the working scientifically skills are built-on and developed throughout children’s time at the school so that they can apply their knowledge of science when using equipment, conducting experiments, building arguments and explaining concepts confidently and continue to ask questions and be curious about their surroundings.