Science is everywhere! Every aspect of our life is filled with science - from a rumbling stomach, to the flat-screen TV on the wall, the clouds in the sky, the trees turning sunlight into the oxygen we need to survive or the smartphone in our pockets.

Through our science curriculum, we develop children's curiosity in how things work and grow their understanding and interest in wanting to learn more about the importance of science and scientists. 

We ensure children start with hands-on exploration and discovery.

Our enquiry approach expects and encourages questions to be asked, to develop scientific thinking and for children to work scientifically. 

Our curriculum has a high emphasis on the precise use of language and scientific vocabulary to help with accurate conceptual development and articulation of understanding 

We have a comprehensive curriculum covering and extending beyond the National Curriculum. We have developed exciting, contemporary science projects in all year groups allowing children to explore engaging relevant themes and questions such as:

What is biomimicry and how is it used?

How has medicine developed and what will it do next?

What are the current threats to biodiversity and the implications of these?

Linking with work in geography in particular, our science curriculum seeks to nurture the awe and wonder found in the natural world, a sense of personal responsibility and an understanding of connections at a personal, local and global level. 

 

Thomas's Academy used the Kapow curriculum for Science from September - December 2025 and transitioned to the Q1E curriculum for Science from January 2026.