History

Intent, Implementation and Impact: 

 Our curriculum has been specifically designed for our learning community and it supports us to plan, teach and evaluate our success. 

I have a voice 

History is the study of how people have expressed their voices and fought to be heard over time. It shows that having a voice can lead to change and greater fairness in society. By learning history, we understand the importance of speaking up and protecting the right for everyone to be heard. As part of our history curriculum children learn a wide range of vocabulary, gain the skills to ask and share questions, develop a sense of perspective and make judgements. 

I reach my potential 

History is the study of how people and societies have worked to reach their potential over time. Through education, innovation, exploration, and social change, humans have pushed beyond limits to improve their lives and communities.  By studying history, we see how reaching individual and collective potential has shaped progress and continues to influence the world today. As part of our history curriculum we encourage the children to think as historians and evaluate and challenge their own ideas and other’s views to support their explanations and judgements which helps to deepen their learning by making connections. The children have access to a variety of artefacts, books, photographs, internet and videos to enable all learners to reach their potential. 

I have opportunities 

History is the study of how opportunities have been created, limited, and expanded over time. Access to education, work, land, and rights has shaped people’s chances to improve their lives. By learning history, we understand how opportunities develop and why it is important to protect and expand them for everyone. Our history curriculum inspires our children’s interest, curiosity and understanding about the past. History is about real people who lived, and real events which happened in the past therefore we aim to bring history alive by providing opportunities for children to learn through exciting topics, real life experiences, educational trips and Forest School. 

I am happy and safe 

History is the study of how people in the past tried to create safe and happy lives. Throughout time, humans formed societies, laws, and governments to protect themselves and reduce conflict. People also created art, religion, and social movements to find meaning and happiness. By learning about past successes and mistakes, history helps us understand what supports safety and well-being and how to build a better future. Our history curriculum covers the lives of significant figures and civilisations, exploring their influence in building better futures. 

I am healthy 

History is the study of how people in the past worked to stay healthy and protect their bodies and communities. Over time, societies developed medicine, sanitation systems, and public health rules to prevent disease and improve life expectancy. By studying history, we learn how knowledge about health has grown and how it continues to shape healthier lives today.