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    Love, Learn and Grow Together

    History

    Intent:

    • 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. 

    Implementation:

    • 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.

    Knowledge and Understanding:

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

    • Social
    • History and Me
    • Artefacts and Technology
    • Monarchy
    • Religion
    • Political/ Law
    • Conflict and Invasion
    • Empire
    • Migration
    • Significant Individuals
    • People, Culture and Beliefs
    • Foundations and the Modern World
    • Trade

    Impact:

    • 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

    Knowledge progression