Science

Intent 

Science is a subject that we want all pupils to engage with and enjoy at Woodford Valley Academy, developing a life-long passion for the subject. Our intent is to provide a science curriculum with a broad scope, giving all pupils a secure knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts while developing the skills of scientific enquiry.  This allows pupils to understand, challenge and question the wonderful world around them.  We teach pupils the importance of science in our world and that we can all be scientists. 

Implementation 

Science lessons are creatively planned and taught by class teachers, following our carefully sequenced science curriculum map.  Lessons teach scientific skills and knowledge. Pupils’  knowledge and understanding is assessed and built upon progressively as pupils move through the school.  As part of our curriculum we aim to make many links between science and the class topics. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions and find ways to answer them, developing a natural curiosity. We provide scienti ficopportunities to experiment and investigate using many resources. We also hold regular science events such as science week, visits from STEM ambassadors and class trips to broaden the experience of the world beyond the classroom. 

Impact 

Woodford Valley Academy provides an engaging, high-quality science curriculum for all of its pupils, giving them the foundations for understanding and questioning the world while maintaining a sense of awe and wonder.  Pupils at Woodford are curious and notice things about them, making connections with things they already know. They recognise the importance of science in the world and leave our school with a keen interest, strong understanding and a wide range of transferable skills. 

Miriam McNee  (Science Lead) Spring 2025