History

‘The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.’ Theodor Roosevelt

History is led by Mrs Walton.

We tell the children History is where we learn about the past.

History Intent

Our aim is to enable all children to know and understand the history of our country and the wider world as a coherent chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day. We teach the children how people’s lives have shaped our nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the rest of the world too. At Nursteed, history units answer a specific question, which draws on key knowledge and skills in each year group and builds on the knowledge acquired from previous years. It aims to foster children’s curiosity about the past and how this has changed the present day.

History Implementation

History is taught across all year groups and each unit is linked to a central question and key knowledge that it is important for the children to know and understand. Children will acquire and develop the key knowledge, skills and vocabulary that has been identified within each unit and across each year group. Teaching and learning always considers prior and subsequent learning in order for children to be able to understand history in its chronological order.

In EYFS, young children consider changes in their own lives and in the lives of people around them. Older children build on this foundation by studying events from ancient times to the modern day. We alternate our History and Geography wider curriculum teaching which ensures that our children receive well-rounded teaching of the humanities subjects throughout the academic year. Children learn at an appropriate level using books, objects, pictures, film clips, and the internet. They use their imaginations when hearing stories, using drama and visiting museums or historical sites to help bring their learning to life.

History Impact

Through our teaching, children should develop a sound understanding of the key knowledge and skills in each history unit taught. Children’s prior learning will be regularly revisited, discussed and assessed in an age appropriate manner. This will allow teachers to evaluate where previous teaching has been successful and where key knowledge, vocabulary and skills need to be recapped.

SMSC in History

Spiritual

Children use their imagination and creativity when responding to history.

Children learn about historical traditions and faiths respectfully, making sensitive comments.

Children enjoy learning about a range of historical civilizations, in Great Britain and around the world.

Children demonstrate a willingness to reflect on their own historical experiences, for example, changes in their local environment and evidence from Primary and Secondary sources.

Moral

Children make sensitive constructive comments about their own, and others ideas.

Children offer respectful views when talking about changes from other cultures, faiths and traditions, and appreciate the view points of others.

Social

Children use a range of social skills when discussing with others from different social, ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds.

Children have opportunities to participate in historical performances within the school, the wider community and beyond.

Children work together with children from different cultural, social, or faith backgrounds demonstrating tolerance, and demonstrate skills and attributes which allow them to contribute fully and positively.

Cultural

Children understand and appreciate a wide range of cultural influences in history, both locally and those from the wider world.

British Values: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance

History supports children to build their understanding of British Values by enabling children to understanding the history of our nation and the wider world and how people and events in the past have shaped the present day. For example, pupils explore the democracy in its historical context and relate it to the modern day through studying time periods such as Ancient Greece. This enables pupils to understand how, overtime, change happened and to evaluate the impact of these changes. Similarly, by looking at the achievements of famous British people, students develop an awareness of how they have influenced and shaped the country in which we live. Our history curriculum allows pupils to see different points of views and supports them to develop tolerance and respect for other cultures and beliefs at home and around the world.