We want to inspire our children to look at the world and its people with curiosity, encouraging them to reflect upon its diversity. We want them to consider their place within the world in respect of their own identity and the challenges of their time.
People’s lives can be complex and we want our children to understand that; how things can change, the diversity of societies and the relationships between different groups. We want our children to be intrigued about Britain’s past and that of the wider world so that they are eager to know and find out more. Through teaching in history, we will create learning opportunities so that they ask probing questions, thinking critically about the evidence before them and prepare arguments based on their perspectives and judgements.
Achievements
We want children to achieve by:
- being able to ask probing questions,
- thinking critically,
- having an understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world,
- understanding the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change and the relationships between groups of people.
Choices
To make children aware they have choices through:
- understanding and being inspired by the achievements of others in History,
- understanding and learning from the mistakes made by others in history,
- by developing perspective and judgement.
Enjoyment
To enjoy History our children need:
- to be intrigued about Britain’s past and that of the wider world,
- to be inspired to ask questions,
- to be eager to find out more.