Science
At Iqra Primary School, our vision is to give children a broad and balanced, knowledge enriched, science curriculum which enables them to explore and understand the world and universe around them. We want science learning to extend beyond the classroom into the outdoors as well as the home environment so that children have a deeper understanding of how the world works. Children are encouraged to use their curiosity to ask scientific questions and use scientific enquiry skills to discover answers.
Children engage in practical ‘hands on’ activities to explore, experiment and investigate ideas. We want children to think deeply about science so that they can reflect upon their learning experiences and evaluate and apply their reasoning. We want children to extend their scientific knowledge and vocabulary so that they can make links to the real world. Our aim is to create lifelong learners and young scientists of the future. 
At Iqra, we are aspirational for science and our determining principles are:
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Science Lessons are inclusive, engaging, hands-on, designed to challenge and inspire all learners including those with special educational needs.
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Children develop confidence in using scientific vocabulary and methods, asking their own questions and finding answers.
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Children’s learning builds on prior knowledge and follows a clear progression.
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All children, regardless of background or ability, show confidence in using scientific vocabulary and methods, developing the ability to explain both what they have learned and how they have learnt it
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Teachers make strong links between science, real-life contexts, other curriculum areas and children's diverse cultural backgrounds.
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High quality teacher questioning sparks curiosity, deepens thinking and promotes inclusive dialogue where every voice is valued and heard.
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Progress is evident through both practical skills and scientific understanding. All learners are supported to achieve through scaffolding, challenge and high expectations.
