History

History at Junction Farm

Curriculum Intent

History at Junction Farm is well planned and well sequenced. It holds a whole-school approach focused on enquiry and chronological understanding for all pupils where they are able to investigate, consider and reflect. This results in pupils celebrating and seeing the importance of History. Sequenced from the Development Matters framework and the National Curriculum, pupils take a journey through a range of periods of time to gain an understanding of ‘Past and Present’. We ensure breadth and ambition for every individual through teaching of key components leading to end points in a variety of ways, tailored to ensure engagement for all. Pupils learn through building on their core knowledge as they go through the school.

Curriculum Implementation

The History curriculum at Junction Farm is made up of components of core skills and knowledge using key questions for the sequence of each unit of learning. This ensures progression for all and achievement in the planned end points. The sequence of the curriculum very much focuses on knowledge of chronology. There is a focus on understanding of the terms ‘Past and Present’ from EYFS to Key Stage 1. As the children move to Key Stage 2, all topics are based on the National Curriculum and are sequenced starting from the Stone Age in Year 3 to ancient civilisations in Year 6. Children are encouraged to learn historical knowledge through the use of enquiry-based learning with key questioning and through a range of teaching and learning styles. Cross-curricular links are made through a range of subjects making History evident everywhere around school. We ensure that all children have the opportunity to learn about local and national studies including opportunities for enrichment.

Curriculum Impact

Ultimately, through the Junction Farm History curriculum and the vast range of experience, resources and learning opportunities we offer, pupils will be able to know more and remember more. Our hope is for children to not only become keen historians but also respectful citizens of their community with an understanding of key events that have shaped our past, impacted our present and will influence our future.