History

“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” - Theodore Roosevelt

Vision

At St. John’s, we consider History as a subject area that enthuses, engages and inspires both teachers and pupils alike. By studying the past, pupils develop a deeper understanding of the present world around them and a greater sense of their own personal identity.

We strive to ensure that our pupils experience a wide breadth of study and, by the end of each key stage, acquire an ambitious body of historical skills and knowledge.

Through our History curriculum, we strive to inspire pupils’ curiosity about the past and to know more about the history of the world they live in. Our curriculum provides children with opportunities to ask perceptive questions, think critically, consider evidence and arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. Through the teaching of History, we endeavour to teach children to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.

Inclusion and SEND: Our curriculum is fully inclusive. Teachers make reasonable adjustments so that pupils with SEND can access and achieve in lessons. Strategies may include scaffolded tasks, pre‑teaching of vocabulary, adapted resources, visual supports, assistive technology and targeted adult support, in line with our SEND Policy and pupils’ support plans.

Finding out more: Parents/carers can request further information about our curriculum by contacting the subject leader via the school office. Long‑term plans and progression documents are available to view on this page.

Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and is sequenced to build knowledge and skills over time.