History

The intent of our aspirational History curriculum at Wrangle Primary Academy is for children to gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. Each History topic is taught via an enquiry question that forms the basis of the historical investigations over the following lessons. We want our children to be excited about history, with opportunities such as visitor events and local history studies planned to develop their sense of curiosity and resilience when making comparisons between periods of time, with the desire to embrace challenge in high quality research.

History at Wrangle Primary Academy is mainly taught as a discreet subject with an enquiry question leading the focus of that term’s learning. This gives pupils a chance to explore a wide range of sources from which the past may come alive. This includes a variety of out of school visits, artefacts and secondary written sources. A two-year cycle is planned to ensure full coverage of the curriculum that includes chronology of British history, along with aspects of the ancient world. Teachers plan history carefully using a central enquiry question which then leads to a conclusion based on the interpretation of the evidence gathered in order to answer the initial question as fully as possible. Our aspirational History curriculum is well thought out and builds knowledge upon knowledge as well as giving pupils the chance to develop their historical enquiry skills.

We measure the impact of our History curriculum through the responses children give to their enquiry questions at the end of a unit of work. This may be in written form, as an oral presentation or through another suitable assessment. During the enquiry, teachers also assess the children’s development of knowledge and skills through retrieval tasks and quizzes and provide further support or intervention where necessary.

When children leave Wrangle Primary Academy, they are ready for the next stage in their History learning at Key Stage 3. As a result of our enquiry-based approach to learning, children will naturally become inquisitive and curious about the past: they will think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop their own judgements. Additionally, children will have a secure chronological understanding and ability to recall key periods of world, national and local history that they have studied. The children will demonstrate an understanding of society and recognise their place within it, so that they develop a sense of their cultural heritage. As a result of the effective intent and implementation of the History curriculum, our children will leave us with a deep-rooted and natural curiosity to discover more about the past.