{"id":7998,"date":"2023-05-10T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/?p=7998"},"modified":"2024-09-10T08:24:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T07:24:43","slug":"subject-leadership-in-the-primary-science-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/subject-leadership-in-the-primary-science-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Subject leadership in the primary science curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"
Subject leadership in the primary science curriculum<\/strong><\/h5>

Science<\/a> is a core subject in the primary curriculum. It helps children to develop an understanding of the natural world and the processes that govern it. Science education at primary level should develop children\u2019s curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills.<\/p>

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The importance of science in primary education<\/strong><\/h5>

The national curriculum<\/a> sets out the knowledge and skills children should acquire in different subject areas at different stages of their education. As a subject leader for science, you should know the national curriculum requirements for the subject very well. You can explore the requirements for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 from gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>

Overall, the national curriculum for science in England is designed to provide children with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and skills. It also develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for children to succeed in further study, and both their personal and professional lives. As a science subject leader, you must ensure that your curriculum covers various scientific topics including the human body, animals, plants, materials, energy, forces and the environment. These topics should be taught through hands-on experiments, investigations and observations.<\/p>

In addition to teaching scientific concepts, your curriculum must primarily focus on developing children\u2019s scientific skills, including:<\/p>