History

Our pupils experience a history curriculum which inspires, engages and provides opportunities for them to develop a thirst for historical knowledge. All our pupils will be given the opportunity to have access to the History National Curriculum to enable them to develop to their fullest ability the skills and knowledge to foster an understanding of the past and its relevance and impact on the present.

History should inspire pupils` curiosity about their own past and the past in Britain and the wider world. They should consider how the politics, beliefs and cultures of past societies influenced their actions, and in so doing should develop a chronological framework in which to place significant people and events.

Pupils will be encouraged to ask questions and find and weigh up evidence to reach their own conclusions. They will develop the ability to argue for their own point of view and present their work in an appropriate way.

History is by nature an investigative subject which develops an understanding of concepts, knowledge and skills. We seek to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the past and its influence on our lives today, promoting a sense of chronology.