Shelley Welcome to History
History Statement
INTENT
A knowledge of history is vital to our understanding of the world around us. At Shelley Primary school, History units form key parts of learning journeys which link to other subjects.
History at Shelley aims to provide children with a curriculum that gives them not only the skills and knowledge they need to progress in the study of history but also a love of the subject.
History at Shelley focuses on key concepts which are built on in Year Group to ensure learning progresses and builds on previous learning. We will cover broad and varied periods of History and embed the study of key concepts and historical skills.
IMPLEMENTATION
- The curriculum covers History from ancient times to the present day, local and international
- Children are taught through rich learning experiences that link to the national curriculum of their key stage.
- Children have the chance to learn in a range of ways including field trips; use of primary and secondary sources; hands on experiences.
- Establishing a secure understanding of chronology is reflected throughout the curriculum
- Children are encouraged to discuss and interrogate primary sources in increasing depth
- In each history unit, children are encouraged to reflect on historical concepts such as impact, change and motive.
- Key themes throughout our history units are Invention, Invasion and Trade. These concepts are embedded and are built on year on year to deepen understanding
- Adaptations are made as necessary and recorded on the planning
- Teachers are confident in their subject knowledge and confident planning history lessons that meet the needs of learners at Shelley. The Subject lead in a subject specialist who can advise as and when needed.
IMPACT
We monitor the impact of learning each lesson through post topic quizzes, which allow teachers to reflect on what knowledge and understanding was successfully embedded and where gaps remain. This allows staff to adapt and improve their practice and better support children’s learning. The Subject Lead also monitors books and planning to ensure content and concept coverage.
Due to our rich and carefully structured curriculum, children will grow in understanding of the world around them, thinking about what and who has come before them as well as gaining a strong knowledge of not only their local area but of communities all over the world. Pupils will leave with a strong understanding of their studied Ages and Periods, beginning to understand and explain the chronology and the underpinning narrative to the periods of time studied. They will interrogate motive and impact with increasing independence and in increasing depth, setting them up with the critical and analytical skills needed not just for further historical study, but to function as involved and curious citizens of the world.
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