At Watling Primary School, our History curriculum is designed to ignite a passion for learning about the past and to cultivate an in-depth understanding of how historical events shape our present and future.
Through engaging teaching and active learning experiences, we encourage children to pose ground-breaking questions in order to explore different perspectives of how and why the world has changed over time.
We strive to provide a strong and enriching view of history that includes local, national, and global perspectives. Our curriculum covers significant events, people and places from various time periods and cultures. By studying diverse topics, pupils gain a comprehensive understanding of the world and the interconnectedness of human experiences.
We encourage our children to work both independently and as part of a team to research historical events, using a variety of sources to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Our children are supported in developing strong critical thinking skills that will enable them to analyse a variety of sources, evaluate evidence and communicate their own informed opinions using key terminology.
We encourage a respectful approach to historical learning, aiming to instil important values such as empathy, tolerance and respect for others. We recognise diverse beliefs and opinions throughout history, and strive to cultivate an understanding of the struggles and achievements of different people and cultures in order to help our children appreciate diversity and develop a strong sense of identity and belonging.
At Watling Primary School, we are committed to providing a history education that is enriching, thought-provoking and inspiring. We aspire to empower our children with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the past, navigate the present, and contribute positively to the future.
The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for History for Key Stage 1 and 2 provide further information.
Our Long-Term Curriculum Map for History gives an overview of what is taught in each year group over the course of each academic year.
