History

Intent

As a school, it is our aim to instil a love of History in all our children. We work hard to provide an interesting and varied curriculum that interests and intrigues our children while meeting the needs of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. From EYFS up to the end of KS2, the children will be taught about various historical events and famous historical figures, some of which have shaped the world today.  We create every opportunity to link History to other subjects. Staff follow their newly written curriculum plan to ensure progression of key knowledge and vocabulary throughout the school.

Implementation

As a staff, we maintain strong links to the National Curriculum guidelines to ensure the key History knowledge and vocabulary are being leanrt across all year groups. Staff use assessment for learning to ensure lessons are relevant and will help to plan for next steps. Through our teaching, historical artefacts and visits, we will excite and intrigue our children to find out more about events and people from the past. We develop deep subject knowledge and key skills while differentiating work for all abilities. We have an ongoing monitoring system that helps staff ensure that all the units of work and associated knowledge are taught in each year group.

Impact

Children enjoy History lessons and talk confidently about their learning demonstrating that they remember and know more and forward to finding out more. The children are encouraged to research independently to further their own enjoyment and fascination about the subject or unit of study. Evidence of work will show a range of historical eras and events covered in line with guidance fro the National Curriculum with a focus upon the core knowledge and vocabulary. Cross curriculum links will be explored which deepen children’s understanding of the key historical concepts and provide opportunities for children to practise and apply knowledge and vocabulary from other subjects. Standards in History will be high and will match standards in other subjects such as English. Teacher judgements are discussed and moderated. SLT are kept informed through feedback from moderations, subject reports and annual subject action plans.

Year One Class Assembly - Space