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Our teaching of history aims to encourage children to foster an interest and curiosity about the past and how it has shaped and influenced the world today. It also aims to develop children’s’ interest in their surroundings, as well as their knowledge of places and environments around the world.
The International Primary Curriculum provides a highly motivating and engaging context for our children to learn. Topics engage children’s interest as well as ensuring coverage of the National Curriculum. Topics are introduced as exciting challenges with many cross-curricular links. History is not taught as a stand-alone lesson but taught alongside art and geography enabling children to build upon their knowledge and understanding each day. The children study a range of different time periods and significant individuals from the past, allowing them to develop a chronological knowledge of British and world history.
We always aim to develop core historical skills such as chronology, change and continuity, interpretation and empathy, critical thinking through the use of sources and questioning.