At Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA), we have designed our science curriculum with the intent that our children will develop an in-depth understanding of the world around them and an understanding of how major scientific ideas have played a vital role in society, preparing them for life in an increasingly scientific and technological world. We recognise that science plays a vital role within the locality of the Academy, with many businesses and organisations located on the Olympic park focused within scientific fields and industries. We therefore embrace their expertise and recognise the valuable contributions that they can make to the delivery of an engaging science curriculum. Our aim is to build science capital for all our children, regardless of their background and starting point so that they are inspired to continue to use science in their everyday life, future education and careers.  We will deliver a Science Curriculum which  encompasses the National Curriculum 2014 and the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework 2017.  This provides the basis for our science curriculum, which is then tailored to meet the learning and developmental needs of the children in our school.  The teaching, learning and sequencing of science follows a blocked curriculum in KS1, an approach which has been implemented to ensure coverage and progression in all subject areas.  KS2 is taught science for one hour a week. 

We intend MRA pupils to learn the following in their science lessons:

• Builds upon prior knowledge and a progression of skills to ensure all children have a secure understanding and knowledge of key science concepts
• Develops creativity and challenges all of our learners through outstanding and inclusive teaching practice
• Inspires and excites our children through engaging practical sessions which are enriched with visits and visitors
• Will develop aspirational learners with an awareness of the key role that science plays within our community and the world and the opportunities that this creates for future careers Encourages our children to be self-motivated, independent, curious and resilient learners by developing inquiry-based skills and sessions
• Encompasses outdoor learning to create meaningful experiences within their natural environment
• Build interest in STEM fields to build and develop on in the secondary setting

As a result

• Children will become resilient, independent and curious scientists who ask questions and find things out for themselves.
• Science will be a high profile subject throughout the school.
• Children will be enthusiastic and motivated scientific learners.
• Outdoor learning will be utilised where appropriate for science lessons.
• STEM ambassadors and the wider community will support science learning through trips and visits on regular basis.
• Children will have an awareness of the full range of scientific careers and pathways available to them and will be keen to pursue STEM subjects at secondary school.
• Children will leave for secondary school equipped with the science knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their further education.