Intent
During History learning, we aim to stimulate children’s natural curiosity about people and the past by providing an interesting and varied curriculum while meeting the needs of all individuals. Our pupils will learn about the history of their local environment and community as well as the wider world. Through the school, children will be taught about different historical times, places, events and figures and when applicable where they take place on a historical timeline. Children will have the opportunity to ask questions, conduct their own research and work collaboratively during history learning.
Implementation
Expectations are developed from the EYFS Framework (Understanding the World) and the National Curriculum for KS1 alongside the Jackfield Infant School progression of knowledge and skills for History document, ensuring learning is built upon as children progress through the school.
Powerful Knowledge
History is taught through a topic-based approach to capture children and encourage their development of enquiry skills and critical knowledge. Where appropriate, we will use historical artefacts, visitors and visits to excite and intrigue our children to find out more about places, events and people from the past along with stories, books, photographs and videos.
Excellence for All
Jackfield Infant School progression and skills document for History will be used to ensure that high quality teaching of History by teachers is correctly tailored to each individual. Pupils are supported with questioning and the appropriate level of scaffolding for their learning. We use our History evaluation grid to identify next steps within lessons.
Literacy
Our pupils are taught to use the subject-specific vocabulary for their History learning and build upon this as they move through the school. Children are encouraged to ask questions and explore their ideas during learning to support theirs and other’s thoughts, opinions and knowledge of History.
Wider World
Local history links are made throughout each pupil’s time at Jackfield. Children will further develop their knowledge and understanding of historical times, events, people and places of the wider world around them too, supporting them to gain an understanding of the world they live in and it’s changes through time to today.
Impact
Our History curriculum is high quality and carefully constructed to build upon prior knowledge, so children can remember and learn more. Our pupils enjoy learning about the world and develop the skills and knowledge relevant to becoming an historian.
We measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:
• Pre and post learning quizzes based upon our knowledge organisers are used to support
effective learning through recall
• Pupil discussions about their learning demonstrate what they remember
• Pupils develop a greater understanding of the world around them.