Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people. We expect all
staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have concerns regarding the safeguarding or
welfare of any of our pupils, please contact Mrs Elder
(Designated Safeguarding Lead), or Mrs Scott
(Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).
St Joseph’s participates in Operation Encompass.
Following the report of an incident of domestic abuse,
school will be advised that the child has been involved.
Please see school website for further details
The Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be
found here. SAFEGUARDING AND CP POLICY
Science
Introduction
In Science, we try to encourage children to develop their enquiry and investigation skills throughout a range of exciting topics. We also like to have themed days, where all the children's scientific skills are utilised!
Curriculum
We follow the Lancashire Key learning documents to plan from and provide children with exciting topics to deepen their scientific understanding. We cover the key skills from the National Curriculum, but through exciting topics which are question-based and focus on developing a child-centred approach to investigation. Some recent examples are:
- What makes an animal an animal?
- Can you invent an animal?
- What happens if we do not eat healthy food?
- Why do we eat things that are green?
How can I help my child learn well in this subject?
Science is all around us, so try linking topics and new learning to the real-world wherever possible. Also, try to get children to teach you about what they have learnt, using new terminology. Turning science knowledge into art projects can also be a good opportunity to discuss what they have learnt.
Reading technology sections of newspapers or watching documentaries are also excellent ways of developing your child's scientific understanding. Going for walks or visits and discussing the natural world is also highly beneficial.
External Links
Natural History Museum website
Who can I speak to for more information, or if I wish to discuss my child's progress in this subject?
Please speak to your child's class teacher or our subject leader for Science is Miss Taylor. Please speak to her if you have any further questions about this subject.
Pictures: Exciting Egg discovery at St Joseph's!
