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, accessible and chronological considering the mixed year groups classes of KS2.

Implementation

The curriculum will be implemented through chronological units using a range of sources and hands-on experiences. Key concepts will be revisited across units to aid retrieval and retention. Assessment focuses on knowledge application and retention rather than tick-box coverage. In KS2, where classes are in mixed year groups, each cycle is chronological and progressive to build on the prior phases’ learning. 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.