Humanities

Curriculum Intent

History
In history we endeavour to give the students access to a variety of historical experiences through lessons and trips to inspire pupils to dive into the rich history of the world.
Intent:
Children are engaged and motivated to deepen their knowledge further in specific areas linked to the curriculum
Develop cross curricular links and strengthen further links with the local and wider community and global world.
Deepen children’s knowledge and understanding by planning extracurricular visits.
Increase the children’s knowledge of local history and environment.
Learn how to interpret the past using high quality primary and secondary source materials.
Encourage children to build up a deeper appreciation of where we come from and what aspects of history have influenced modern day.
 

Geography
In geography we study local, national and global places and look at how lives are different. We also study our locality and have talks from the local history group who can explain geographical features, which link in with history.
Intent:
Ensure the National Curriculum for geography is implemented across the school and is designed and taught effectively to demonstrate progress.
Carry out a local Geographical study and compare to an alternative location.
Cross curricular links and ensure children have access to maps, atlas and globe.
 

Curriculum Implementation

History

Implementation:
Design and construct a varied and engaging long term plan that is ambitious and ensures the topics are linked to the National Curriculum but are also linked to the interests of the children in school.
Teachers have good knowledge of the subject they are teaching
When designing a bespoke medium and long term plan links are made to ensure that the current topic is taught across all subjects.
Ongoing – guest speakers are invited from the local and wider community to share their knowledge of the surrounding area.  
School trips planned as appropriate.
 

Geography

Implementation:
Design and construct a varied and engaging long term plan that is ambitious and ensures the topics are linked to the National Curriculum but are also linked to the interests of the children in school.
Use a variety of maps including ordnance survey.
Ensure that resources / classroom displays support the learning of all children.
Children have access to technology to access digital maps.
Children have the opportunity to explore the local environment and develop field work skills.
Ensure that the children have an understanding of the local and wider community through working with the Historical Society and the Church Project Group.
 

Curriculum Impact

History
Impact:
Children are engaged and motivated to learn, to develop their understanding further.
Learners develop a detailed knowledge.
Ensuring that cross curricular links are made and therefore deepens the children’s knowledge.
Children understand the importance of presentation and quality of work is essential in all areas.
All children from key stage 3 increase their knowledge of the area they live.
Engage all children more thoroughly, especially those children who learn in a more visual and interactive manner.
 

Geography

Impact:
Children will develop contextual knowledge of globally significant places, both land and sea.
Children will understand how the geographical features of the world can vary and change over time.
Children will be able to collect and analyse data following field work.
Children will learn to read and interpret maps, globes etc.
Children will gain a deeper knowledge of their community.
 

Extra Curricular Activities

Intervention

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

Social Moral Spiritual and Cultural

Careers Education Information and Guidance

Documents:

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