What do we want our children to achieve in history?

The natural curiosity of pupils is ignited by history. Thinking about what has happened in the past in Britain and around the world. Through exploring how and why the world, our country, culture, events and our local community pupils are able to understand how the past influences the present.  Pupils engage in historical enquiries by finding out and answering key questions. In developing their historical knowledge, pupils are enabled to develop a chronological framework for significant people and events; what they learn in history can influence their decisions, about personal choices, attitudes and values.

Why is history important?

Teaching history is important because it helps children understand the past, make sense of the present, and prepare for the future. It enables pupils to develop knowledge of significant people, events, and societies while building important thinking, enquiry skills, curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for different cultures and experiences. It enables them to understand how the past has influenced the present and prepares them to become thoughtful, informed members of society.

We are teaching, inspiring, creating and nurturing future historians!