History
Introduction to History
The overarching aim of this history curriculum is to inspire pupils’ curiosity and interest in the past and help them develop a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It aims to enable pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. Children will be able to make connections between different time periods, groups of people as well as think critically about life today compared to the past.
Children will experience a stimulating and suitable curriculum, looking at how historians understand the past as well as learning the ‘what’. By the end of their time at East Dene, they will be able to evaluate, think critically and engage with sources, interpretations, chronology and wider historical knowledge.
Overview
Curriculum Aims
History is the study of the past. It helps us learn about the people, places, and events that happened a long time ago. By exploring history, we can understand how our world and the people in it have changed over time. We use sources from the past to help us discover and remember all these interesting and amazing things. So, when we study history, we’re delving into the incredible adventures of people who lived before us!
Intent, Implementation and Impact
Intent
The intended outcome of this history curriculum is to develop pupils’ interest in and coherence of knowledge about the past. It aims to cultivate historical perspective, critical thinking skills, and the ability to interpret issues from different standpoints when examining people, events and sources. The curriculum is designed to be engaging as well as challenging ideas and understanding.
Implementation
The curriculum will be implemented through chronological units using a range of historical disciplinary knowledge. Key concepts will be revisited across units to aid retrieval and retention. In KS2, the learning is split in to British history and the wider world with the British history strand following chronologically on from the past unit. Spread alongside this are contrasting units to support or challenge their understanding. KS1 builds upon the learning in EYFS while introducing chronology and giving children a solid foundation to delve deeper into historical understanding.
Impact
Pupils will demonstrate a developing understanding of the past, showing improved vocabulary, perspective, critical judgement and ability to make connections across time periods by the end of KS2. Disadvantaged pupils will be supported to achieve outcomes comparable with non-disadvantaged. Children will be developed into people who question, understand and reflect on what is around them and are comfortable supporting their thoughts with evidence. The curriculum will give pupils knowledge to help them become more informed, critical citizens.
Cultural Capital
This history curriculum aims to develop pupils’ cultural capital by helping them gain a coherent understanding of Britain’s past and appreciating how events and people have influenced the development of British society. It also aims to give insight into world history to help pupils develop perspective and understanding of other cultures.
The curriculum will introduce pupils to significant people, events, places and artefacts that have shaped the nation’s cultural heritage, identity and values. This will be reinforced through educational visits to important historical sites, museums, galleries and places of cultural interest.
By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils will have gained essential knowledge to help them participate in conversations about their nation’s past and culture. The skills and dispositions fostered through the curriculum such as critical thinking, interpreting evidence and chronological understanding will also contribute to their future economic and social mobility.
Although trips and events vary year on year, some of the planned or previous experiences are below:
- Clifton Park Museum
- A stone age visit to Creswell Craggs
- The Jorvik centre in York
- Sheffield Museums
- Leeds Museum with a focus on The Egyptians
- Eden Camp to support the WW2 topic
- Rotherham Transport Musuem
- Immersive experiences for The Great Fire of London
- Consiborough Castle
- National Coal Mining Musuem
Progress Model
Progression of Language
Research Around the Curriculum
Concepts
Examples of Planning
Useful Websites
Visits
Although trips and events vary year on year, some of the planned or previous experiences are below:
- Clifton Park Museum
- A stone age visit to Creswell Craggs
- The Jorvik centre in York
- Sheffield Museums
- Leeds Museum with a focus on The Egyptians
- Eden Camp to support the WW2 topic
- Rotherham Transport Musuem
- Immersive experiences for The Great Fire of London
- Consiborough Castle
- National Coal Mining Musuem