History

An excellent knowledge and understanding of how historical periods and concepts are built upon over time. 
To develop a sense of identity through learning about the past and how history has shaped their own lives. 
Children to make comparisons between historical periods previously taught, developing their chronological knowledge and understanding from the Stone Age to the present day.  
Promote an enthusiastic engagement in history, developing curiosity, the ability to think critically and communicate ideas confidently through reflection, debate, and evaluation of the past.

Planning is differentiated in every class by year group and children are given the opportunity to transfer their maths and English skills through cross-curricular links.
Children are provided with chances to access historical artefacts and visit places of historical interest and take part it workshops to enhance their learning about the past.
Children learn to independently, and safely, use resources from the internet and videos, and can use non-fiction books for research.
Children have regular speech and language opportunities, supported through frequent drama sessions, to develop their confidence to express their understanding surrounding topics covered.
Specific vocabulary is set out and planned for the children, to develop a varied and extensive vocabulary by the end of KS2.

The children’s understanding and knowledge of historical facts will be broadened through the teaching of the following key concepts.

A rich and extensive vocabulary, built upon over time.
Children know more, and remember more, by building upon their knowledge of key historical concepts over time helping them to make good or better progress
An understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world
Confident and resilient learners

FST Primary Schools Federation