History

History at our school is taught in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum and is carefully designed to help pupils understand the past and how it has shaped the world they live in today. Our curriculum supports pupils in developing a clear sense of chronology, an understanding of key historical concepts and an appreciation of how people and events from the past continue to influence modern life.

We encourage pupils to become historians by developing the skills needed to investigate the past. Children are taught to ask purposeful questions, make inferences and draw conclusions using a range of primary and secondary sources. Through analysing artefacts, photographs, documents and accounts, pupils learn how historians build an understanding of the past and why interpretations can differ. This approach helps pupils to think critically and develop well reasoned explanations based on evidence.

History is taught through structured units of work which are guided by an overarching enquiry question. Each unit builds knowledge progressively, allowing pupils to develop the historical understanding needed to respond confidently to the enquiry by the end of the unit. This enquiry led approach supports deeper learning and helps pupils to see history as an active and investigative subject rather than a series of disconnected facts.

Our history curriculum makes meaningful links with our locality. Each year group visits a local museum to enhance and enrich their learning, allowing pupils to connect classroom learning with real historical artefacts and local stories. These visits help children to understand that history exists not only nationally and globally but also within their own community.

History plays an important role in supporting our school vision of ‘Preparing for life’s big adventure’. By learning about different periods, people and societies, pupils develop curiosity, empathy and a strong sense of identity. History helps children to understand change, challenge ideas and learn valuable lessons from the past as they prepare to take their place in the wider world.

History Units of Work