History

Intent

At Holy Family, History enables pupils to develop a secure understanding of the past and how it has shaped the world we live in today.

Our curriculum is designed to develop curious, critical and reflective historians, ensuring all pupils build confidence in asking questions, analysing evidence and forming their own interpretations of the past.

Through carefully sequenced learning, pupils develop knowledge of local, British and global history, including significant events, civilisations and individuals. They build an increasingly secure understanding of key historical concepts such as chronology, change and continuity, cause and consequence, significance and interpretation, which are revisited and developed each year. This enables pupils to apply their knowledge in increasingly sophisticated ways.

Pupils are also taught to evaluate, analyse and reflect on the past using subject-specific vocabulary. They learn about a diverse range of people and cultures, ensuring they understand that history is shaped by different perspectives, identities and experiences.

Click here to learn more about the  History National Curriculum.