History

Our Rationale

At Oldmixon Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that knowledge is learned carefully, methodically and in a well sequenced manner in order for children to develop Historical skills and cultural capital. The focus of our History curriculum is for all children to develop a secure sense of chronology in order to gain a secure understanding of British History and that of the wider world.

Our curriculum encompasses powerful knowledge and deep learning. Knowledge is gained through a topic, which includes six investigative key questions, built around a knowledge organiser of key vocabulary, key dates and events whilst addressing the key historical concepts of: cause and consequence, significance, perspective, continuity and change and similarity and difference. Every History lesson includes a retrieval activity, which are designed carefully, in order for children to recall their learning in a variety of ways including quizzes, explaining functions of objects and ordering key dates. Central to our approach of teaching History is ensuring that children are able to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop perspective and judgement. Through rich learning experiences, visits and artefacts, children will become confident Historians! 

Ultimately, at Oldmixon school, we strive to create a supportive and collaborative ethos for learning by providing investigative and enquiry based learning opportunities. History curriculum objectives are constantly assessed through formative assessment where activities are adapted and differentiated to support all children to know more and remember more. In addition to this, a yearly exception report will be completed by class teachers, which will be informed by children's verbal and written responses, and will support teachers in identifying children who require additional support and extending children who are excelling.