At Aintree Davenhill, we believe that practical, hands-on learning is essential for developing children’s scientific understanding and curiosity about the world around them. Through active investigation and exploration, children learn to ask questions, make predictions, carry out experiments, and draw conclusions—developing not only their scientific knowledge but also critical thinking and reasoning skills.
We place a strong emphasis on enquiry-based learning and use a wide range of high-quality resources to support practical activities. Children are taught to work safely and responsibly with equipment and materials, developing key scientific skills through direct experience.
Our extensive school grounds provide a rich and stimulating outdoor learning environment. Teachers make purposeful use of this space to enhance science teaching, particularly in topics such as plants, habitats, seasonal change, and wildlife. Outdoor learning enables children to observe and explore science in real-world contexts, deepening their understanding and engagement.
Science is taught weekly across the school, with careful planning to ensure progression and full coverage of the National Curriculum. Teachers use low-stakes quizzes and retrieval activities to check understanding and revisit key concepts regularly. In addition, every child creates a double-page spread each year to showcase their learning in a chosen science topic, allowing them to reflect on their knowledge and communicate it creatively.
Our approach ensures that children leave Aintree Davenhill with a strong foundation in science, ready to explore more complex scientific ideas with confidence and curiosity.