History is important in helping children develop a sense of self- where they have come from, where they are now, and the big picture of how the world works- and how we know. At TGSA, we encourage the children to question and to think, and as such historical understanding is developed through a series of enquiries. Progression will be shown by: an increasing understanding of chronology; understanding and use of key historical terms; ability to identify features and similarities/ differences within and across periods; understanding how to carry out an historical investigation and present ideas effectively with increasing independence; growing confidence in explaining why things happened the way they did; using historical evidence of an increasingly wider range and difficulty, and beginning to challenge how useful this evidence is.

History at Our School

At our school, history is taught through a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum that develops pupils’ understanding of the past and how it shapes the world today. Children build knowledge over time, developing strong chronological understanding, historical vocabulary and enquiry skills.

Learning is brought to life through the use of artefacts, educational visits, visitors and history-themed days, enabling pupils to engage with the past in meaningful and memorable ways.

Our History Curriculum

Impact

By the time pupils leave our school, they have a secure knowledge of key historical periods, can think critically, use historical sources effectively, and confidently discuss how the past has shaped the present.