Intent, Implementation and Impact – History

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.