Primary Science Quality Mark achieved

Science at our school is of huge importance to us, extending a quality curriculum to primary and providing strong foundations for their later move to secondary.

The PSQM is a development programme that effectively develops science leadership. Schools that achieve the PSQM must demonstrate a significant commitment to science leadership, teaching and learning.

In the report, reviewers Nicola Beverly and Liz Lawrence commented that “evidence suggests the curriculum has made a real difference to children and their learning in science”.

Speaking to Mr Gill who co-led the award, he commented, “It’s such a rewarding feeling knowing we now have the Primary Science Quality Mark. We want to ensure that our pupils are getting the most out of their education, and receiving this puts that into action”.

Key points from the report include:

• Children are engaged and see science as a positive and relevant to their lives

• Staff take steps to ensure that they are operating safely both in and out of the classroom

• Science leadership has been well supported which has increased capacity and effectiveness

• Children have been exposed to a wide variety of science contexts beyond the classroom itself. This has been a major focus for the school, providing opportunities that children would not necessarily receive otherwise

“There has clearly been a great deal of work carried out in the school and a significant number of criteria have been well met. I am pleased to confirm that you have demonstrated that West Kirby School meets the criteria for PSQM. Congratulations” – PSQM 2024.

Science is an important part of our overall STEM (Science, Technology, English and Maths) curriculum and is led by Deputy Headteacher Mrs Wilkinson. Having full access to an enriching STEM curriculum ensures all pupils can access the most out of their education.