History
History Curriculum 2022 - 2023
During the Autumn Term EYFS will start learning simple vocabulary linked to the past as they journey to Storyland in their Mantle of the Expert. Year 1 and 2 will be enjoying Drop a Day sessions where they will find out about diverse significant individuals from the past. In November Year 2 will be learning about Remembrance and the life of Walter Tull. Year 1 will be exploring the life of Jane Goodall.
Understanding the World - Early Years Reception
History -Key Stage 1
What we aim to achieve through our History Curriculum, the schemes we follow and why...* For all learners we aim to create interest, enjoyment and engagement in learning about History.* Children who can engage in a process of enquiry based learning.* We aim to develop the skills such as comparing and evaluating historical evidence that the children can take forward in to Key Stage 2.* The National curriculum aims and objectives are followed, BFIS curriculum map* Children’s interest and high engagement.* Practical activities relevant to children’s interests.* Development of historical skills- identification of evidence, evaluation of evidence and historical vocabulary. |
How our History Curriculum is delivered...* Topic themed and cross curricular*Mantle of the expert* Blocks of topic work across a term. |
What difference is our History Curriculum making? What assessments we use? How we track progress...Progress is tracked using our bespoke Teacher Assessment grids, book looks and pupil voice. |
Ways We Celebrate History...* Drop a Days in Year 1 and 2 celebrating significant individuals.* Class assemblies* School Trips |
How our History Curriculum meets the needs of all Learners...* Practical activities to interest and motivate.* Clear expectations for what children will record ie. Number of sentences, photos, scribing.* Pre-teaching of vocabulary.* Extended questioning, research challenges. |