History

What is the intent of our history curriculum?

We follow the National Curriculum for history to develop children’s historical knowledge, skills, and understanding in a progressive way. We aim to enable pupils to:

• Investigate and interpret the past.
• Understand chronology and build an overview of Britain’s past as well as that of the wider world.
• Communicate historically using accurate vocabulary and concepts.

Our curriculum ensures that children learn about Local History, British History, Wider World History and the lives of significant individuals. 

How do we implement our history curriculum?

Lessons are carefully structured to revisit prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. Teachers use targeted and open-ended questioning, mini-plenaries, and vocabulary recall to address misconceptions and deepen understanding. Pupils engage with historical evidence such as artefacts, photographs, narratives and data. 

Cross-curricular links and real-life comparisons make history meaningful, and special events such as the school’s 50th anniversary, Remembrance commemorations, and the town’s Royal Charter celebrations enrich learning. Black History Month is embedded annually, and visitors, trips, and themed history days further engage pupils. 

What is the impact of our history curriculum?

All Pupils:

Our history curriculum ensures that pupils achieve well and make progress in their knowledge, skills, and understanding. They develop chronological awareness, historical interpretation, enquiry skills and the ability to communicate historically. 

DP/LAC:

Disadvantaged pupils receive targeted support, including pre-teaching and additional interventions, to close gaps and ensure progress.

SEND

SEND pupils benefit from adaptations such as in-class support, alternative recording methods, and differentiated activities, enabling them to make at least expected progress.