History

INTENT

The History curriculum at Pensby Primary School aims to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum in order to provide an ambitious, broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum that allows our children to develop their knowledge and skills as historians, encouraging a love and curiosity that lays the foundations for future study.

It is our intent that high-quality History lessons inspire children to want to know more about the past, acting as historians in gathering an understanding about the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change and the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, including their own. 

IMPLEMENTATION

At Pensby Primary School, children investigate and interpret the past, developing their skills of enquiry, analysis and problem-solving. Chronology is central to the organisation of our History curriculum and through this children develop a sense of identity and a cultural understanding of their own historical heritage, whilst also gaining an historical overview of Britain and the wider world.

History is taught discretely in both KS1 and KS2 in 3 teaching blocks across the year, focusing on the knowledge and skills stated in the National Curriculum. Our scheme has been developed to utilise artefacts and experiences beyond the classroom where possible to enhance the curriculum and to encourage our children to develop a clear understanding and excitement about people and events from the past.

IMPACT

Children at Pensby Primary enjoy their history lessons and progress to secondary school having acquired an enthusiasm for history and a confidence in their own capabilities. Vital links between periods of history will have been developed so that children see how knowledge overlaps and interacts over time.

The impact of our curriculum will ensure that it builds upon what has been previously taught, ensuring that our children have the best possible chance of retaining more knowledge, seeing history as a coherent narrative as opposed to a series of isolated facts.