In order to achieve our whole school intent, we have identified 3 Golden Threads that weave through our curriculum and underpin everything we do. This means that in delivering our curriculum we are embedding our school Christian Values, developing knowledge and skills progressively over time with an ambitious and aspiring curriculum whilst immersing our children in language rich teaching.
The study of History ignites children's curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. Through finding out about how and why the world, our country, culture and local community have developed over time, children understand how the past influences the present. History enables children 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.
At Forest and Sandridge, History is integral to ensuring children develop an appreciation and understanding of the past, using a range of primary and secondary source in order to give an insight in how people around the world used to live. We encourage children to use their knowledge and experiences to make sense of the world around then, as well as to critically evaluate sources and understand how these can interpreted differently. Our curriculum supports our historians to develop a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day. This enables children to develop a context for their growing sense of identity and a chronological framework for their knowledge of significant events and people. We intent for children to be able to speak 'like a Historian' by using the language of deduction.
Our key themes of Chronology, Evidence and Interpretation, Cause and Consequence, Change and Continuity, Similarities and Difference and Historical Significance run throughout our curriculum ensuring progression throughout the school. We also use local resources to ensure our children are able to gain understanding of how historical events affected their local area, ensuring they can reflect on the past and make meaningful links to the present day.