History
History Curriculum Intent
We have a carefully planned curriculum in History which covers the full breadth of the National Curriculum. Learning is progressive and links are made to support children knowing and remembering more: this helps to prepare them for the next stage of their learning and education.
Our history curriculum at King’s Oak Primary delivers one that inspires children to take an interest, develop respect and have an understanding of the past for both Britain and the wider world. Children will acquire and make use of a range of skills to enable them to become reflective, independent and resilient learners, striving for excellence in their historical abilities.
We strive for the children to understand that many modern conveniences are only available as a result of aspirational people who are passionate problem solvers, and for the children to be inspired to make their own mark in history one day. Links across eras and learning are made explicit for the children so that they can appreciate why values, cultures and societies have changed over time, helping them to have high values of citizenship.
Our history curriculum will develop children’s sense of chronology, identity and a cultural understanding through a well-planned, structured and progressive curriculum from Nursery through to Year 6.
As a result of this, children will
- Increase and develop their historical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes.
- Increase their understanding of the present in the context of the past.
- Develop and use their skills in enquiry, analysis, evaluation, and debate.
- Develop their interest in the past, arousing their curiosity and motivation to learn.
