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History

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At St Paul’s, we want our children to secure historical knowledge and skills, and to develop rich historical vocabulary. Our Curriculum for history provides all children the opportunity to acquire not only substantive knowledge about historical events, dates and people in the past, but also knowledge of substantive concepts in history (such as ‘empire’, ‘monarchy’ and ‘civil war’), and disciplinary historical concepts (such as evidence, causation, significance and interpretation).  This knowledge deepens their understanding of how the past is constructed, local, British and world history. Each unit of work should not be viewed as a stand-alone topic, but as a chapter in the story of history and where our children fit into it.

  • Every year group has a yearly Curriculum Map that outlines the key areas of history which will be taught throughout the year. This ensures that adequate amount of time and coverage is allocated to each key area.

  • At the start of each unit, children in Key Stages 1 and 2 complete a Knowledge Web so that teachers can assess the prior knowledge of the children and tailor future planning to best meet the needs of the children in their class. This will then be added to throughout the unit as new knowledge is acquired.

  • Each lesson begins with short ‘Prior Learning’ session, where children recall knowledge from weeks, months and even years before.

  • Children will then be given an opportunity to practice new vocabulary before being taught explicit knowledge and skills, in context.

  • Throughout the lesson, children will be given opportunities to talk with their peers and discuss thoughts and ideas about the subject. Children will then go on to complete an age-appropriate task and will be given every opportunity to develop their understanding further through carefully-considered feedback and opportunities for challenge.

  • Learning in History will be adapted to ensure all children experience success in their learning.

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  • Children who see themselves as historians.

  • Children who have a fascination about the past.

  • Children who apply newly acquired knowledge, skills and vocabulary within a range of contexts.

  • Children who make historical links across the curriculum.

  • Children who are able to recall knowledge taught from different points throughout the year as well as in previous year groups.

  • Children who have a sense of where they belong in the world and make links to their own culture and heritage.

History Learning Journey:
 
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