History

At Sinnington Community Primary School, we value History. A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.  

Intent:

  • Develop a secure sense of chronology and identity

  • Understand key concepts such as cause and consequence, change and continuity

  • Learn about significant people, events and societies in Britain and the wider world

  • Ask meaningful historical questions and evaluate sources

  • Use and apply historical vocabulary with confidence

  • Recognise how history links to British Values and our personal choices today

  • Enjoy immersive learning through visits, theme days and storie

We have identified a set of key substantive concepts known as our ‘golden threads’, that the children will repeatedly revisit throughout their time at Sinnington. Our golden threads are:   Monarchy, Government, Empire, Democracy, Religion, Invasion, Exploration, Settlement, Invention. Each unit may not include every 'thread', but over a year, children will visit each one more than once.

HISTORY SCHEME OF LEARNING

Implementation:

  • History is taught in topic blocks across the year, following a clear sequence of knowledge and skills aligned with the National Curriculum.

  • Children have topic books containing knowledge overviews, evidence of learning and end-of-unit quizzes.

  • Displays reinforce vocabulary and celebrate learning.

  • Lessons are inclusive, with content consistent across the class and delivery adapted as needed.

  • Both substantive knowledge (key facts) and disciplinary knowledge (how history is studied) are taught through storytelling, discussion, and enquiry.

  • Key concepts are revisited over time to ensure deep, connected understanding.

  • Real-life contexts, visitors and local history projects bring learning to life and build a lasting love of the subject.