History
History Overview
Curriculum Statement:
Our primary school history curriculum fosters a deep understanding of the past, emphasising the significance of diverse voices to provide a comprehensive and inclusive narrative. Students explore various perspectives, cultures and historical events, cultivating critical thinking skills and promoting a richer appreciation of our shared history.
Principles of teaching and learning in History:
- History should be enquiry led
- There should be a focus on chronology- when events occurred in relation to other events studied.
- Children should have the opportunity to study and investigate artefacts in order to answer enquiry questions
- Children should be taught to be curious and ask questions in order to identify bias