History
Intent
At Oughton Primary, we provide a broad History curriculum that provides children with a chronological narrative of the British Isles, from the distant past to the present day, thus gaining an understanding of their own cultural heritage. This will run alongside study of the great civilisations of the past. In our History curriculum, we are dedicated to inspiring children’s curiosity and providing them with opportunities to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop perspective.
Children will have access to a wide range of historical sources, which will include living history and trips, which will not only drive their analytical thought, but also provide high level historical vocabulary, which the children can take with them into later life. In addition, we will ensure that, through historical study, the children will understand the links between societies and the complex influences on people’s lives; how a change on a political, military or national level can affect a community.
Our curriculum will also expose the children to the effects of societies on one another: how no historical society existed in isolation, how civilisations changed over time and how their own culture was influenced by other societies. Finally, the children will gain an understanding of the role of their local area in wider British and Global events, how they affected Hitchin and what Hitchin offered during these periods of turmoil.
We aim to ensure children:
Implementation
Early Years Foundation Stage follows the EYFS curriculum focusing on Understanding the World which links into our History curriculum. This can be seen as part of the History Overview - see below.
We are following the National Curriculum in History for Years 1 to 6 and we use a custom created scheme, which builds upon knowledge and skills from year to year. Each year group follows this scheme, which follows the chronological progression of the British Isles as well as touching on other highly influential civilisations, as outlined in the National Curriculum. Please see our History Overview which highlights the units of work for each year group.
Our curriculum enables our children to investigate a range of periods and civilisations. This improves their knowledge of the world we live in and how their own society developed. In addition, children will learn how to engage with a range of historical sources (written, physical and drawn), think analytically and understand bias and context. Children are encouraged to discuss and debate historical ideas and are supported in using and applying high level historical language. Historical skills are built into our curriculum and subject specific vocabulary is highlighted as this is a key priority for our school, focusing on developing language. In addition, a love of History is developed though a number of ‘WOW’ days and trips, which are undertaken in each year group. This builds a love of History in our children and also gives them the opportunity to refresh and apply their previous learning.
We assess using our Knowledge Sheets alongside skills within History. Our Knowledge Sheets highlight the core knowledge and key vocabulary to be taught within each unit of work.
Impact
The standard of work in History is high, with the majority of children achieving age related expectations or above. Our children become analytical thinkers and understand the development of the British Isles from the Stone Age onwards. In addition, via the WOW days and trips, our children experience a wide range of historical activities to aid their understanding and foster their love of History.
At Oughton Primary, we provide a broad History curriculum that provides children with a chronological narrative of the British Isles, from the distant past to the present day, thus gaining an understanding of their own cultural heritage. This will run alongside study of the great civilisations of the past. In our History curriculum, we are dedicated to inspiring children’s curiosity and providing them with opportunities to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop perspective.
Children will have access to a wide range of historical sources, which will include living history and trips, which will not only drive their analytical thought, but also provide high level historical vocabulary, which the children can take with them into later life. In addition, we will ensure that, through historical study, the children will understand the links between societies and the complex influences on people’s lives; how a change on a political, military or national level can affect a community.
Our curriculum will also expose the children to the effects of societies on one another: how no historical society existed in isolation, how civilisations changed over time and how their own culture was influenced by other societies. Finally, the children will gain an understanding of the role of their local area in wider British and Global events, how they affected Hitchin and what Hitchin offered during these periods of turmoil.
We aim to ensure children:
- Understand how events in the part have influences life today.
- Experience quality historical sources including living history and visits to places of significance.
- Develop curiosity and an interest in the past, showing respect for others, in order to inform the future.
Implementation
Early Years Foundation Stage follows the EYFS curriculum focusing on Understanding the World which links into our History curriculum. This can be seen as part of the History Overview - see below.
We are following the National Curriculum in History for Years 1 to 6 and we use a custom created scheme, which builds upon knowledge and skills from year to year. Each year group follows this scheme, which follows the chronological progression of the British Isles as well as touching on other highly influential civilisations, as outlined in the National Curriculum. Please see our History Overview which highlights the units of work for each year group.
Our curriculum enables our children to investigate a range of periods and civilisations. This improves their knowledge of the world we live in and how their own society developed. In addition, children will learn how to engage with a range of historical sources (written, physical and drawn), think analytically and understand bias and context. Children are encouraged to discuss and debate historical ideas and are supported in using and applying high level historical language. Historical skills are built into our curriculum and subject specific vocabulary is highlighted as this is a key priority for our school, focusing on developing language. In addition, a love of History is developed though a number of ‘WOW’ days and trips, which are undertaken in each year group. This builds a love of History in our children and also gives them the opportunity to refresh and apply their previous learning.
We assess using our Knowledge Sheets alongside skills within History. Our Knowledge Sheets highlight the core knowledge and key vocabulary to be taught within each unit of work.
Impact
The standard of work in History is high, with the majority of children achieving age related expectations or above. Our children become analytical thinkers and understand the development of the British Isles from the Stone Age onwards. In addition, via the WOW days and trips, our children experience a wide range of historical activities to aid their understanding and foster their love of History.
| History Overview EYFS to Year 6 |