The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. – Theodore Roosevelt
History Intent
At St. Nicholas, children explore the subject of History as if they were detectives and they work like historians. Children use a range of enquiry skills which supports them in making decisions about the past. They have a clear understanding of the chronology of British history and that of the wider world.
We create aspiring and knowledgeable historians, allowing our children to progress through education with confidence and determination to find out more.
History Implementation
History is brought to life through field trips, visitors and artefacts, this allows our children to explore what life was like in the past. Our children have opportunities to immerse themselves in the period of history through acting and role play and the study of primary and secondary sources. They can use enquiry skills, make predictions, build upon their knowledge and make comparisons between events in the past and how they relate to life today.
In EYFS, young children explore their past through their environment; family history and story.
In Key Stage 1, children develop an awareness of the past. They learn about significant individuals who have contributed to our world. They also learn about significant historical events such as; The Great Fire of London. Our children gain an understanding of History in Britain, including a local study, as well as history in the wider world.
In Key Stage 2, children develop an awareness of chronology. Starting with Stone Age Britain in our Y3/4 class. Throughout this key stage journey, the children develop a timeline of historical periods. Our children gain an understanding of History in Britain, including a local study, as well as history in the wider world.
History Impact
We use a range of strategies to assess what skills and knowledge the children have attained each term including the follow:
- Book looks
- Pupil Interviews
- Learning Walks
- Regular feedback during each lesson
History Skills Progression Map
History what we want them to learn
