History
Our intent is that our teaching of History will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world to build respect, appreciation, and pride of their country.
We aim for it to inspire pupils’ curiosity about the past to develop their understanding of key events. Children will ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement.
Through the teaching of History we endeavour to teach pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, including those of the present, the process of change, the diversity of societies and beliefs, whilst celebrating these differences.
Our curriculum is designed with the intention that every pupil can reach their God-potential in History.
Visits locally and within the community are planned linking to school themes, to allow our pupils to be proud and have a sense of belonging of their local area.
Activities and visits involving visitors and the community are planned in to provide first-hand experiences for the pupils to support and develop their learning as historians and their historical experiences.
Pupils gain more historical experiences from going on visits and being proud of their local heritage.
High quality history lessons will inspire pupils to want to know more about the past and to think and act as historians, understanding their role in time.
Priorities 23-24
Overarching priority:
- To ensure that children have access to high quality history.
Priorities for this academic year:
- To ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of the children.
- To support teachers develop their subject knowledge to secure high-quality teaching and learning in history.
- To establish systems for assessment and recording across the whole school.
Click here to view the whole-school Progression map for History.
Click here to view the whole-school Long Term Plan for History.