Our curriculum at Meadow is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a deep understanding of science by aligning closely with the National Curriculum while also integrating a broad, dynamic range of topics across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Our aim is to provide students with a strong foundation of scientific knowledge and skills, enhanced through engaging, hands-on activities that nurture conceptual understanding and expand scientific literacy.

At Meadow, each unit of enquiry begins with a purposeful context, encouraging children to tackle real-world problems using their scientific understanding. This child-led approach to enquiry supports the development of critical thinking, independence, and resilience. Through a structured framework of five types of scientific enquiry—fair testing, pattern seeking, grouping and classifying, research through secondary sources, and observations over time—students are encouraged to explore and learn actively. By embedding STEM career awareness into our lessons, we seek to build science capital, helping students recognise the diverse opportunities available within science and inspiring them to view science as a vital part of their lives.

Our curriculum also aims to celebrate and diversify students' understanding of science by introducing them to key figures who have made impactful contributions across various fields. Figures such as Diane France, Charles Macintosh, Amy Vedder, Mae Jemison, Mary Anning, Tu Youyou, Marie Curie, and Charles Darwin, among others, provide students with a broad perspective on scientific achievements and innovation. Our PSHE scheme further promotes interest in STEM, exploring the roles of women and other underrepresented groups in science through figures like Ada Twist the Scientist and William Kamkwamba (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind). By emphasizing practical, inquiry-based learning and representation within STEM, our curriculum is dedicated to cultivating both scientific understanding and enthusiasm in every student.