Science
PSQM Press Release October 2025
Jump Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
Jump Primary School is proud to announce that it is one of 310 schools that has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) in October 2025, a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates a commitment to developing excellence in science leadership, curriculum design, teaching and learning.
Led by the University of Hertfordshire, for over a decade the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) has been setting children on a path to a life filled with exciting possibilities and opportunities, by giving them access to a strong foundation in quality primary science education. Over 5,800 Quality Marks have now been awarded, impacting on the learning of over 1,000,000 children.
PSQM is a comprehensive, year-long professional development programme that equips primary science subject leaders with the knowledge, capability and support needed to raise the quality and profile of science across the whole school. At the heart of the programme is a structured development cycle that embeds critical reflection and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
Helen Sizer, PSQM Director said: ‘By achieving The Primary Science Quality Mark, a school has shown commitment to raising the profile and quality of science education through the development of effective science leadership, visionary curriculum design and excellent teaching practice which is positively impacting on children’s learning across the school. Such success is only possible through the collective effort of the whole school community, and all those involved should be incredibly proud of this achievement and the positive difference this is making to children’s learning and understanding of the world around them.’
Our Science Curriculum
In Science we aim to encourage children to develop a positive attitude to science and an awareness of the importance of science in everyday life. Through the Science curriculum, children will develop the ability to make accurate observations and to think clearly and logically as well as developing a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They will be encouraged to develop independence and confidence to undertake different types of science enquiries to help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
Our Science curriculum is practically based and covers all areas required by the National Curriculum, ensuring children develop their scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through biology, chemistry and physics.
