Our Specific Curriculum Intention for History
We aim for every child to be happy and enthusiastic learners of History, and to be eager to achieve their very best in order to fulfil their God-given talents.
We aim for our children to leave St Winifred’s with a breadth of knowledge and rich historical vocabulary that will show a greater understanding of Britain’s past and the wider world.
Through all the previous knowledge taught we aim for them to have the tools to seek curiosity in further studies, asking purposeful questions and think critically in order to judge and evaluate evidence.
We aim for them to understand and appreciate the process of change, diversity of society and the complexities of life through their studies of different societies over time comparing and contrasting relationships and the factors which influence them.
We aim for them to develop a context for their growing sense of identity and a chronological framework for their knowledge of significant events and people. What they learn through history can influence their decisions about personal choices, attitudes and values.
History in EYFS
History is taught within the Understanding the World area of learning. Through discussions and a broad selection of books and stories children will develop their sense of history and will be able to talk about their own experiences and similarities and differences between the past and present. We will extend their vocabulary and provide rich, immersive experiences which deepen their understanding of life in the past.