History

INTENT

Curriculum aims 

Our History scheme of work aims to inspire pupils to become curious and analytical thinkers with a broad understanding of the past – in other words, to think like historians. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and investigate evidence, explore different perspectives and build informed interpretations of events, people and societies. 

The scheme aims to build pupils’ awareness of how History shapes identities, cultures and communities over time. The goal is to inspire them to become reflective, active citizens who can draw on historical understanding to make sense of the present and contribute thoughtfully to the future. 

National curriculum and Purpose of Study 

The five strands 

Based on the aims of the National curriculum, the following five strands have been identified, which run throughout the History curriculum: 

The History curriculum has been planned with these strands running through each unit, ensuring balanced coverage of the different areas of History and both substantive and disciplinary knowledge.  

Progression  

The units of work and lesson within each unit planning adopts a spiral curriculum model; this is where key knowledge and skills are revisited and built on at a level appropriate to children’s development.  

 A spiral curriculum enables us to introduce complex topics to young children in a way that is both accessible and engaging. This method builds a strong pedagogical foundation, which can be developed further as children progress through primary school. 

 Inclusion and Diversity  

Our History scheme is designed to reflect a broad range of voices, experiences and perspectives. 

Our History scheme supports pupils in appreciating the complexity of people’s lives, the diversity of societies and the evolving relationships between different groups across time.