Science
Early Years Foundation Stage – Understanding of the World
The educational programme for Understanding of the World, set out in the EYFS Framework, is delivered in our reception classes in line with the Extend Reception Curriculum.
Key Stage 1 and 2 – Science
We follow the national curriculum.
In key stage 1, we teach science in line with our multi-academy trust’s ‘Extend Early Curriculum’.
We follow the HEP Science scheme of work in key stage 2. This year all classes in key stage 2 are being taught the same units. This is as per the four year roll out of the HEP Science programme.
Curriculum Overview
Science 2025-2026
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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Year 1 |
-Animals - farm and woodland mammals -Body parts and senses. -Everyday materials -Signs of autumn -Local plants and trees |
-Animals - pets -Seasonal changes towards winter -Winter and freezing
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- Animals - birds -Flowering plants -What materials objects are made from
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-Animals –amphibians and fish -Senses and associated body parts - Signs of spring |
-Animals – reptiles -Properties of materials -Absorbing, floating and sinking. |
- Identify, name, describe and compare animals -Moving into summer and sun safety -Comparing and grouping materials |
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Year 2 |
-Plants -Animals including Humans -Living things and their habitats -Identify and compare a variety of materials |
-Animals including Humans
-Living things and their habitats
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-Plants
-Animals including Humans
-Living things and their habitats |
-Plants
-Animals including Humans
-Living things and their habitats
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-Animals including Humans
-Living things and their habitats
- Identifying materials and properties of materials.
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- Animals including Humans
-Living things and their habitats
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Bluebell (Y3/Y4) |
Plants |
Rocks |
Light |
Animals Including Humans |
Forces |
Bee project |
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Tulip (Y4/Y5) |
Plants |
Rocks |
Light |
Animals Including Humans |
Forces |
Bee project |
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Foxglove (Y6) |
Plants |
Rocks |
Light |
Animals Including Humans |
Forces |
Bee project |
NB This year all classes in KS2 are being taught the same units. This is as per the four year roll out of the HEP Science programme.
