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Science

Our Vision for Science

At Radford Academy, we want every child to develop a sense of wonder about the world around them.

Through science, we encourage children to be curious, ask questions, explore ideas and discover how and why things happen.

Our science curriculum gives every child the opportunity to investigate, experiment and learn from their experiences. We encourage children to think creatively, solve problems and develop the confidence and resilience to keep trying when things do not go as expected.

Confident scientists for the future

We want our children to understand that science is all around us and plays an important part in our everyday lives. By the time they leave primary school, we hope they will be enthusiastic and confident young scientists who are curious about the world, enjoy finding out how things work and believe that they can use their knowledge to make a positive difference in the future

Science Curriculum Overview

Science Curriculum Depth Map

Find out how Science is taught at Radford Academy, including the knowledge, skills and experiences pupils develop as they progress through the school. The Curriculum Depth Map explains our curriculum vision, progression of learning and assessment approach.

Read our Science Curriculum Depth Map

Climate Action Plan

At Radford Academy, we are committed to creating a more sustainable future for our pupils, staff and community. Our Climate Action Plan sets out a range of initiatives designed to improve environmental sustainability, develop pupils’ understanding of climate change, and reduce the school’s environmental impact.

Over the next year, we will focus on four key areas:

  • Adaptation and Resilience – improving the school’s ability to respond to climate challenges through measures such as heatwave planning, reducing energy consumption through LED lighting, and promoting water efficiency.
  • Biodiversity and Nature – enhancing our outdoor spaces by creating habitats for wildlife, planting pollinator-friendly areas, developing bug hotels and bird boxes, and taking part in the National Education Nature Park programme.
  • Climate Education and Green Skills – embedding sustainability throughout the curriculum, expanding outdoor learning opportunities, supporting the work of the Eco Club, and introducing pupils to green careers and environmental leadership.
  • Decarbonisation and Sustainability – encouraging energy-saving behaviours, monitoring energy usage, making the most of our solar panels, reducing waste, promoting recycling, supporting sustainable travel through Bikeability, and continuing our successful school uniform exchange.

Pupils will play an active role in delivering the plan through Eco Club projects, recycling initiatives, biodiversity activities and sustainability campaigns. We will also work with external organisations such as Severn Trent, the National Education Nature Park and Climate Ambassadors to enhance learning opportunities and support our environmental goals.

Through these actions, we aim to develop environmentally responsible citizens, improve our school environment, and contribute positively to the wider goal of creating a more sustainable future.

Our Climate and Sustainability Lead is Decorla Saunders.

Read our Climate Action Plan