History
At Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School we intend to use our history curriculum to help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world and inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past.
As our pupils progress they will become equipped to ask perceptive questions, and think critically. We want pupils to understand the differences of people’s lives in the past and the present, the process of change, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
Intent
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To build a curriculum which develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge in history.
To design a history curriculum with appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding
To build a history curriculum that supports and develops communication and quality interactions.
Implemenation
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Curriculum - The History National Curriculum and EYFS is planned for and covered in full within the EYFS and KS1 school curriculum. Whilst the EYFS and National Curriculum forms the foundation of our curriculum, we make sure that children learn additional skills, knowledge and understanding and enhance our curriculum as and when necessary.
Clear and comprehensive long term plan in line with the National Curriculum.
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The promotion of a language rich History curriculum is essential to the successful acquisition of knowledge and understanding in history. The promotion and use of an accurate and rich historical vocabulary throughout school is planned for on the long term plans.
2 Year Cycle - Our curriculum is taught on a two year cycle (Year A and Year B) for each year group
Topics are taught over each half term, starting with a launch activity day that ‘hook’ children’s interest. At least one of these hooks should be linked to history. After the initial ‘hook’, children will then be immersed within this topic for the remainder of the half term through Creative and critical thinking areas/challenges/activities children will be encouraged to have ownership over their curriculum and lead their own learning in history.
Through the curriculum drivers ( creative and critical thinking, well-being, outdoor learning and cultural experiences) all children will be exposed to a fully immersive history curriculum to develop their learning. (See Curriculum Drivers for History Document)
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Clear and comprehensive long term plan in line with the National Curriculum.
Teaching and Learning should show progression across Foundation and Key Stage one within the strands of History.
Children have access to key vocabulary
Learning experiences will provide opportunities for language to be modelled.
Children will be given opportunities to ask questions and explore their understanding through the explicit teaching of the key vocabulary and sticky knowledge.
Celebrating historical events will support the promotion of a language rich History curriculum.
The promotion and use of an accurate and rich historical vocabulary throughout school is planned for on the long term plans.
Impact
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Children will achieve age related expectations in history at the end of their cohort year.
Children will retain knowledge that is pertinent to history with a real life context.
Children will understand how history ‘has shaped their local area.
Children will have a good understanding about changes over time.
Children will become more resilient learners.
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As historians children will learn lessons from history to influence the decisions they make in their lives in the future.
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Children will achieve age related expectations in history at the end of their cohort year.
Children will retain knowledge that is pertinent to history with a real life context.
Children will ask questions confidently and be able to explore their knowledge and understanding.
Children will develop a curiosity about how events have an impact on everyday life.
Children will develop a history rich vocabulary.
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To design a history curriculum with appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding
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