History and Curriculum Intent (School Vision)

At Holy Trinity Primary School, we want children to develop an appreciation and a fascination for Local, British and World History. Children are encouraged to consistently ask why and use a range of resources that will bring history to life. Our curriculum contains a variety of topics which inspire and drive children towards a passion for a diversity of histories. 

For Geography, we feel it is important to nurture and encourage that natural curiosity, to shape and direct it to turn the children into inquisitive, questioning learners who look closely at the world around them and begin to be able to interpret what they see. As a whole school, we look at countries around the world and learn about the similarities and differences between British culture and others.

We also aim to instil in children a sense of environmental responsibility and encourage them to understand environmental issues at a local and global level. 

We hope to motivate and inspire our children to find out about their world, both physical and human, so that they can take an active part in contributing to and protecting this world as they grow up.

Our History lessons have been planned to give our pupils an insight into both local and global history. Travelling all the way back to the very earliest civilisations, children will explore key time periods through our ‘Golden threads of History’, making links and connections all the way up to the modern day.

Our Golden threads of History are the key concepts that flow through the entire curriculum. They are the research and discussion points that link our historical understanding together.  The Golden Threads are:

Migration and Settlement

Investigating the movement of people between towns, countries and villages and whether they decide to stay or move on.

Trade

How different time periods brought and sold goods between people, countries or nations.

Invention

Exploring people who have made new things and how they will have an impact on others.

Conflict and Invasion

Knowing that conflict is a disagreement between 2 or more people or countries, and that invasion occurs when one group of people enters another group's territory by force to take control.

Legacy

Explaining how someone or something will be remembered.

Government and Monarchy

Naming the people who are in charge of the country and understanding why they implement the rules a country must follow.

History is planned following the Historical Associations Scheme of Learning, which has been produced by Historians especially for schools.

How is the History and Geography curriculum implemented in our school?

At Holy Trinity, all of our topics are based on History and Geography and aim to provide children with several opportunities to enhance their historical and geographical knowledge.

Our History Curriculum is planned in chronological order to allow the children to study different times of History in chronological order.

In Key Stage One, pupils focus primarily on local history that falls within living memory (the past 100 years). Whereas in Key Stage Two, pupils study historical periods that are worldwide and beyond living memory.

Below is the Progression of Concepts and Skills document for the school, which gives a general overview of what your child will be taught in History and Geography during their time at Holy Trinity. 

How do we measure the impact of our History and Geography curriculum? 

We measure the impact of our curriculum by: gaining pupil voice on childrens' enjoyment and retention of particular concepts, skills and topics; monitoring work produced by children during History and Geography lessons; and by following our progression of skills document.