History

Why is History important?

History is important because it helps pupils to have a solid foundation and broad overview of some of the most important periods in local, Brisitsh and world history. History inspires pupils’ curiosity to understand and interpret key events in the past, and therefore, the present.

Through history, pupils will develop skills to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh up evidence and develop perspective and judgement. This develops a deeper cross-cultural awareness and understanding of their own and others’ heritage.

 In history, we can analyse successes and failures, which, in turn, teaches us to learn from our mistakes. Pupils are taught to ‘think like historians’ by examining artefacts and sources and encouraging them to think critically using evidence.

When is History taught?

History is taught through thematic units. The Satellite View maps out which thematic units feature this subject and clearly shows the objectives taught.

 How is History taught?

 History is taught through a combination of subject knowledge, historical skills, enquiry and fieldwork.

Our golden threads are: society and legacy, invasion and settlement, exploration and empire and monarchy and religion.

Our learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.

 What do we learn about in History?

 We learn about the following*:-

Old Things
Wars (World Wars, Civil Wars)
The Ancient Greeks
Roman Empire and Invasions
Inventors e.g. Thomas Edison 
The Saxons
The Vikings
The Mayans
The history of slavery
Famous historical figures
Broadcasting
Religions
Democracy
Transport
Extinction
Animation
Technology e.g. the Internet and World Wide Web
Apartheid / Anti-Semitism
Discovery of America / Native Americans
Legacy

Who do we learn about in History?

We learn about the following individuals*:-

Thomas Edison
Josephine Baker
Thomas Barnardo
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Victoria
Ada Lovelace
Mary Anning
Flora Drummond
Elizabeth Blackwell
Ignatius Sancho
Walt Disney
Mother Teresa
Neil Armstrong
Roman Emperors and rulers
Ragnar Lothbrok
Harold Godwinson
Martin Luther-King
Nelson Mandela
Rosa Parks
Various World Leaders
Tim Berners-Lee
John Logie Baird
Winston Churchill

How do we assess and monitor History?

At LPS, assessment and monitoring of our subjects is used rigorously to gain an accurate understanding of individual children's progression and to identify any barriers for learning. Staff are well trained in assessing continuously throughout a topic, as well as using summative assessments to inform future planning and teaching.   Subject leaders use a range of monitoring techniques to ensure high impact and  quality of teaching in order to ensure all children are making progress.