Take a look at this page to delve into the teaching of science at Newport junior school. Science is a much appreciated subject in our school and children have high praise towards the subject. They find it enjoyable and important towards their futures.
Our curriculum overview exploring the three I’s and general outline of science can be found below.
NJS Science Curriculum Overview
At NJS we follow the National Curriculum ensuring all areas of knowledge are taught. We have a key focus on children building knowledge in areas throughout their time at school as they revisit topics in greater depth. This ensures children retain key facts and have the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of science they are interested in.
Click below to explore the progression of knowledge in science across the key stage.
Science strand progression for website
Assessment is important for the children as scientists and the teachers delivering science lessons, to understand how knowledge is retained helps us to build our curriculum. We regularly use assessment to ensure children are understanding the substantive and disciplinary knowledge across all topics.
Click below to look at our Assessment grids in detail.
NJS Science Assessment
While knowledge is a key aspect of any curriculum, science offers the opportunity for children to apply working scientifically skills to progress their learning. Through the use of observation to understand the world around us. Questioning and answering to help challenge our world and ideas. As well as hands on practical enquiries to give an ownership on the answers children receive, in which we aim to offer over 30 practical explorations over pupils time here. Working scientifically keeps the curriculum relevant and refreshing and highlights the importance of science in our world. To view a brief overview of where our curriculum addresses working scientifically skills take a look at this document.
working scientifually curriculum map – website
As a Church Of England school we explore our science with reflection into the Christian faith. We understand how science can offer answers that will match or coincide with the teaching of the bible. We use the knowledge gained in science to help us explore our own spirituality and faith.
The progression of our spiritual focus can be seen in the form of spiritual sparks, these questions ask to combine faith and science to discuss ‘BIG’ questions. Click below to see the progression of our spiritual sparks.
Spiritual progression- science
At NJS we take opportunities to celebrate and discuss our protected characteristics. Through the use of questioning and discussions, as well as looking at famous scientists, science is a great way to highlight there characteristics in open discussions. This document address how areas of our science curriculum can relate to these characteristics.
protected characteristics science
For further information into our science curriculum please explore the document below. It will outline our science policy in further detail.
Science Policy 2026
If you have further questions regarding science at NJS, please contact our science coordinator Elliott Lawson using the email ‘elliott.lawson@taw.org.uk’