History
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots’
Marcus Garvey
At Primrose Lane Primary School, we have carefully designed our History curriculum with the aim of providing our pupils with a broad and balanced education that fosters a lifelong love of history and a deep understanding of how the past continues to shape our lives today. Our curriculum is structured to ensure the progressive development of key substantive knowledge and disciplinary historical skills, in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum.
We teach History not only to impart knowledge of the past but also to develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a sense of connection to the world around us. Our intent is to inspire a passion for learning about the past, equipping pupils with the tools to analyse historical events, understand their significance, and draw connections to contemporary issues. Through our history curriculum, we aim to empower pupils to become active, informed citizens who appreciate the complexities of the world's history.
Key Features:
- Broad and Balanced Curriculum: Our curriculum covers a range of historical themes including trade, Empire, democracy, civilisation, innovation, and invasion, ensuring that pupils are exposed to a diverse range of historical concepts.
- Chronological Understanding: We place a strong emphasis on developing pupils' chronological understanding, enabling them to place historical events in the correct sequence and understand the connections between them.
- Enquiry-Based Approach: We use an enquiry-based approach in our history units, encouraging children to think like historians and investigate historical questions using a variety of primary and secondary sources. This approach not only enhances critical thinking skills but also deepens pupils' engagement with the subject.
- Enhanced Learning Experiences: To enrich the history curriculum, we organise local visits, invite experts as visitors, conduct workshops in school, and provide immersive days, offering pupils hands-on experiences that bring history to life.
- Fostering Curiosity: Our curriculum is designed to instil in pupils a curiosity about the past and how it influences the present, nurturing a lifelong love of history.
