History

Welcome to our History Page

At St Matthew's Primary School, our intention for the History curriculum is to inspire pupils to become curious and creative thinkers with a deep understanding of both local and national history as well as the history of the wider world. We aim to foster confidence in our students to think critically, ask insightful questions, and effectively explain and analyse historical evidence.

Through our scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of significant events and individuals in global, British and local history and recognise how things have changed over time. History will support children to appreciate the complexity of people’s lives, the diversity of societies and the relationships between different groups. Studying History allows children to appreciate the many reasons why people may behave in the way they do, supporting children to develop empathy for others while providing an opportunity to learn from mankind’s past mistakes.

Our Kapow History scheme aims to support pupils in building their understanding of chronology in each year group, making connections over periods of time and developing a chronologically-secure knowledge of History. We hope to develop pupils’ understanding of how historians study the past and construct accounts and the skills to carry out their own historical enquiries.

In order to prepare pupils for their future learning in History, we aim to introduce them to key substantive concepts including power, invasion, settlement and migration, empire, civilisation, religion, trade, achievements of humankind, society and culture.

Our Kapow History scheme enables pupils to meet the end of Key stage attainment targets in the National curriculum and the aims also align with those set out in the National curriculum.

For EYFS, the activities allow pupils to work towards the Understanding the world Development matters statements and Early learning goals, while also covering foundational knowledge that will support them in their further history learning in Key stage 1.

What we will learn

Important Vocabulary and Knowledge Organisers

At the start of each unit children are given the key vocabulary they will need for the unit. They are also given a knowledge organiser which highlights key information and important facts. Please ask your child's teacher if you would like a copy to look at together with your child.