History Curriculum Offer

At Crowcombe and Stogumber Primary Schools, we see history as a subject to enhance pupils’ curiosity about the past and gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. We believe that high quality history lessons inspire children to want to know more about the past and to think and act as historians. Pupils will discover how the past influences the present and, in doing so they develop an understanding of chronology. Essential skills of asking perceptive questions, thinking critically, researching and  analysing evidence and developing perspective and judgement, as well as presenting their point of view are key in history; skills that are also essential in life. History opens our eyes to the diversity of human experience; it provides us with opportunities to learn more deeply about society and ourselves, and knowledge of the great events of the past help to bring context to our everyday experiences.

Our history curriculum aims to enable our pupils to;

• empathise with the experiences of others
• understand how the actions of the past influence our future decisions and opportunities
• develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of their place in society and the wider world

At Crowcombe and Stogumber Primary Schools, pupil receive a well-rounded education in history, which builds on prior knowledge, vocabulary and skills from EYFS to Year 6 and prepares them for learning into KS3 and beyond. We believe that stories play an integral part of introducing the key concepts of being a historian. Through their exploration of past and present events pupils will consider similarities & differences between lives now and in the past and will explore evidence through museum loans and visits and interpretation of oral history.

Our History curriculum offer is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of background or ability. We celebrate diversity and promote equality, providing opportunities for all learners to engage, participate, and thrive.

Our curriculum builds on the National Curriculum for history and its aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative and how this has shaped people’s lives in Britain and influenced the wider world.
• Know and understand significant aspects of the history of the wider world, including ancient civilisations, empires and features of past societies.
• Gain an understanding of abstract terms such as ‘empire’, ‘civilisation’, ‘parliament’ and ‘peasantry’.
• Understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequences, similarity, difference and significance and use them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, ask questions and create their own accounts of events.
• Gaining a historical perspective by using their knowledge to make connections between local, regional, national and international history in terms of cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history.

Generosity          Optimism           Determination          Curiosity          Courage