History at Haimo

Why History is important.

We believe that the study of History is more than learning discrete facts. It is also about understanding the underlying reasons for historical developments and events and the influence this has had on life as we live it. At Haimo Primary School, we believe that pupils should explore and enquire about the diversity of human experience within Britain and in the wider world and why individuals have different interpretations of the past. It is then through this that our pupils can use evidence and make connections to understand how our present world grew out of the past. 

How our History curriculum is designed.

Our school uses the subject content requirements set out in the National Curriculum (2014) and this is the basis for our curriculum planning in History. Enquiries have been chosen to reflect the diversity represented within our school and are delivered half-termly. They are planned around key questions to develop pupils’ enquiry skills and critical thinking. Pupils in the younger years will begin their learning of History by undertaking practical, skill-based activities to support their understanding of the world before studying the everyday life of people in the past and making comparisons with their own lives and experiences. As they progress through the school, they will then delve deeper into the changes and the evolution of lifestyles throughout time both nationally and internationally. 

How children learn History at Haimo.

History contributes to many subjects within the primary curriculum and opportunities will be sought to draw historical experience from a wide range of activities across different curriculum areas. We believe History should be interactive and inspiring and historians at Haimo will:

· learn through discussion, practical activity, role-play, games, research investigations, problem- solving and written tasks and share their learning with an audience through a wide variety of outcomes;

· ask and answer questions and explore different lines of enquiry;

· have opportunities to handle artefacts, analyse sources and make meaningful evaluations;

· gain an understanding of timelines and chronology;

· take part in in school workshops;

· visit museums, areas of interest and historical sites within the local area.

Please click here to access our History curriculum map and click here to view our History road map.