Students will think scientifically and develop practical skills alongside knowledge and understanding, which is vital for explaining the world around them. Improving learners’ awareness of science as part of their day-today life develops their sense that ‘science is for me’, helping to connect themselves to the subject.

This approach provides them with the knowledge and skills they require to excel at science in later stages of education and to make informed choices, including considering sustainability issues and meeting the challenges facing our environment.