History

Curriculum Intent for History

As historians, our children will be encouraged to question their understanding of the past, inspiring a curiosity to learn more about the society in which we live and those of the wider world. Children will critically examine sources and evidence, establishing clear and coherent narratives through civilisations, empires and communities across both Britain and globally. With this knowledge, they will be informed to critically evaluate and explore change, making connections, identifying contrasts and trends over time and recognising how the past impacts upon the present and our futures.

History in the Early Years

Within a high-quality Early Years curriculum, children are provided with opportunities to develop a range of highly transferable skills, values and attributes including problem-solving, observation, collaboration, open-mindedness, courage, resilience, curiosity, integrity, and a sense of what is fair and equitable. These combine to allow them to explore, interpret and ‘experience’ the world around them, as well as providing the foundations on which all future learning can be built. History in the Early Years Foundation Stage is structured very differently to the National Curriculum as it is organised across seven areas of learning rather than subject areas. The learning enables the children to develop their understanding of the world, through opportunities that help them to make sense of their physical world and community through a range of personal experiences. These will be carefully planned around the interests of the children and empower them to develop their historical skills and knowledge collaboratively and independently. 

Long term overview plan Lamerton

Vocabulary Progression in history