History
Developing Historians for the future
Our children will develop coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world, inspiring their curiosity to know more about the past. Children will ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History will help our children to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
Our history curriculum enables children to develop a coherent knowledge and understanding of the history of Sowerby Bridge, Britain and the wider world. The childrens’ historical journey throughout EYFS and Key Stage 1 will be stimulating and enjoyable, ensuring that they develop a genuine love for the subject.
Our young historians begin their journey in the Foundation Stage, where they are provided with experiences in which enable them to develop skills of enquiry and critical thinking. By providing the children with the opportunity to discuss changes in their own lives and the lives of others, we set the foundations of chronology. This stimulates children with a curiosity to learn about lives of others beyond their living memory.
As the children progress into Key Stage 1, the foundations developed in the Early Years are built upon. The rich culture of our locality is injected into our curriculum, which in turn provides children with a sense of identity and an understanding of their own locality. We provide the children with opportunity to develop an understanding of how past events have influenced life today. The children learn about events which are significant both nationally and globally and how the achievements of individuals has had a significant impact on people in the past and the present day. We ask questions about changes which have happened in our lifetime and, through a series of engaging lessons, our children develop a thirst for learning!
