History

At The Meadows, we believe that it is important for children to have a good concept of the significance historical events have had on the world we now occupy. It is our aim that children gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past as well as that of the wider world. This includes considering how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world over time.

Through our history teaching children develop their methods of historical enquiry and learn to assess and evaluate concepts including: diversity, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance.

In order to achieve this, children investigate past people and events through the use of enquiry, comparison, analysis and interpretation and to use a range of high-quality resources and artefacts to support this. We aim to provide an enriching learning experience that enables children to come to their own conclusions through the evaluation of a variety of sources.
 
Every aspect of our lives is affected by what has gone before. By having a clear, rounded grasp of history not only enables our children to know where we have been, but perhaps more importantly, where we are going.

How we teach History:

We have identified the key knowledge, skills and topics required to give a broad and balanced history curriculum for our children and this is cross referenced to, and in line with, national curriculum expectations.

Enrichment opportunities are provided throughout and beyond our history curriculum for all pupils through the use of high-quality resources and historical artefacts, carefully planned visitors, workshops and visits both locally and nationally.

What your child will learn

• A thorough knowledge of timelines and how they are used to map events
• A wide-ranging historical vocabulary
• An ability to interpret history, develop conclusions and communicate their findings in a variety of ways
• An understanding of events that have helped shape the world we live in
• Enquiry skills that enable them to answer focused historical questions, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
• An understanding of how historical events have impacted upon the local area

Opening Worlds 

In LKS2, we have introduced ‘Opening Worlds’ curriculum. This is a scheme that uses knowledge rich texts and high-quality storytelling to embed learning. This allows children to learn core knowledge, along with hinterland, giving them something to hook the knowledge too.

Based on Rosenshine's principles, the scheme cleverly weaves together teaching across History, Geography and RE to build knowledge and ensures considerable frequent recall and application of new learning.

In LKS2, they will cover:

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History

At The Meadows, we believe that it is important for children to have a good concept of the significance historical events have had on the world we now occupy. It is our aim that children gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past as well as that of the wider world. This includes considering how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world over time.

Through our history teaching children develop their methods of historical enquiry and learn to assess and evaluate concepts including: diversity, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance.

In order to achieve this, children investigate past people and events through the use of enquiry, comparison, analysis and interpretation and to use a range of high-quality resources and artefacts to support this. We aim to provide an enriching learning experience that enables children to come to their own conclusions through the evaluation of a variety of sources.
 
Every aspect of our lives is affected by what has gone before. By having a clear, rounded grasp of history not only enables our children to know where we have been, but perhaps more importantly, where we are going.

How we teach History:

We have identified the key knowledge, skills and topics required to give a broad and balanced history curriculum for our children and this is cross referenced to, and in line with, national curriculum expectations.

Enrichment opportunities are provided throughout and beyond our history curriculum for all pupils through the use of high-quality resources and historical artefacts, carefully planned visitors, workshops and visits both locally and nationally.

What your child will learn

• A thorough knowledge of timelines and how they are used to map events
• A wide-ranging historical vocabulary
• An ability to interpret history, develop conclusions and communicate their findings in a variety of ways
• An understanding of events that have helped shape the world we live in
• Enquiry skills that enable them to answer focused historical questions, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
• An understanding of how historical events have impacted upon the local area

Opening Worlds 

In LKS2, we have introduced ‘Opening Worlds’ curriculum. This is a scheme that uses knowledge rich texts and high-quality storytelling to embed learning. This allows children to learn core knowledge, along with hinterland, giving them something to hook the knowledge too.

Based on Rosenshine's principles, the scheme cleverly weaves together teaching across History, Geography and RE to build knowledge and ensures considerable frequent recall and application of new learning.

In LKS2, they will cover:

Curriculum Intent

3i's

Help At Home

History

At The Meadows, we believe that it is important for children to have a good concept of the significance historical events have had on the world we now occupy. It is our aim that children gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past as well as that of the wider world. This includes considering how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world over time.

Through our history teaching children develop their methods of historical enquiry and learn to assess and evaluate concepts including: diversity, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance.

In order to achieve this, children investigate past people and events through the use of enquiry, comparison, analysis and interpretation and to use a range of high-quality resources and artefacts to support this. We aim to provide an enriching learning experience that enables children to come to their own conclusions through the evaluation of a variety of sources.
 
Every aspect of our lives is affected by what has gone before. By having a clear, rounded grasp of history not only enables our children to know where we have been, but perhaps more importantly, where we are going.

How we teach History:

We have identified the key knowledge, skills and topics required to give a broad and balanced history curriculum for our children and this is cross referenced to, and in line with, national curriculum expectations.

Enrichment opportunities are provided throughout and beyond our history curriculum for all pupils through the use of high-quality resources and historical artefacts, carefully planned visitors, workshops and visits both locally and nationally.

What your child will learn

• A thorough knowledge of timelines and how they are used to map events
• A wide-ranging historical vocabulary
• An ability to interpret history, develop conclusions and communicate their findings in a variety of ways
• An understanding of events that have helped shape the world we live in
• Enquiry skills that enable them to answer focused historical questions, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
• An understanding of how historical events have impacted upon the local area

Opening Worlds 

In LKS2, we have introduced ‘Opening Worlds’ curriculum. This is a scheme that uses knowledge rich texts and high-quality storytelling to embed learning. This allows children to learn core knowledge, along with hinterland, giving them something to hook the knowledge too.

Based on Rosenshine's principles, the scheme cleverly weaves together teaching across History, Geography and RE to build knowledge and ensures considerable frequent recall and application of new learning.

In LKS2, they will cover:

Curriculum Intent

3i's

Help At Home