Humanities
Geography
All children at Denbury Primary School learn what it means to be a great geographer. In the study of geography, it is our intention that all children should acquire key knowledge and achieve mastery of key skills.
At Denbury we give our giving children opportunities to explore their surroundings, communities and wider geographical issues through engaging lessons coupled with exciting opportunities, both theoretical and practical. We recognise the importance of raising children as responsible, curious thinkers who are able to process new information, reflect on it, think critically, and apply knowledge and skills to overcome challenges in our ever-changing world. Understanding both human and physical geography will enable our children to have a better understanding of themselves and the wider society they live in as they grow up to be caring, responsible adults who can influence the future of our planet.
Framework
In the Early Years, teaching topics are formulated based on the children’s interests. These topics are designed to give opportunities for children to experience and develop an interest in the past. In years 1 to 6, the National Curriculum forms the starting point for our planning and provision.
Provision
In years 1 to 6, history forms part of our humanities approach. Geography and history lessons are taught in units which alternate, lasting either a term or a half term. There are (generally) three history units each year. Each topic is based on content from the National Curriculum and encompasses opportunities to engage in historical enquiry and develop the key skills of history. Whole school celebrations provide further opportunities to learn about significant events in history, and commemorate important historical events.
Unique opportunities
The study of history is important because it offers information and interpretations of how people and societies lived and behaved in the past - from which we can learn more about our present. We aim to incorporate a range of experiential learning opportunities are planned into our curriculum in order to bring the past to life, for example, through trips, visitors, access to artefacts and other historical sources.
Knowledge
Knowledge organisers have been created in order to bring together content from the National Curriculum and specifically identify which aspects of each topic to focus on. Pupils are taught about key events and key individuals, key dates to be recalled, and spellings and definitions of event/ time-specific vocabulary.
Skills
With close observance of the demands of the National Curriculum, there are 5 key skills that have been identified, which run through the teaching and learning of history in all year groups. These skills form the basis of what it means to be a great historian at Denbury. These skills can be summarised as: chronology, using sources, questioning, change and continuity, cause and consequence.
Through the high quality first teaching of History taking place at Denbury Primary School we will see the impact of the subject in different ways.
Through pupil voice children will be able to talk about the skills and knowledge they have acquired. Children will be engaged in History lessons and want to find out more. Children will complete research independently through projects and homework and to further their own enjoyment about the subject or topic.
Work will show that a range of topics is being covered, cross curricular links are made where appropriate and differentiated work set as appropriate.
The school environment will be history rich through displays, resources, vocabulary etc.
As historians, children will learn lessons from history to influence the decisions they make in their lives in the future.
Assessments and monitoring will show standards in History will be high and will match standards in other subject areas.
History
History is all around us. The study of history ignites children’s curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. Through finding out about how and why the world, our country, culture and local community have developed over time, children understand how the past influences the present. History enables children to develop a context for their growing sense of identity and a chronological framework for their knowledge of significant events and people. What they learn through history can influence their decisions about personal choices, attitudes and values. At Denbury Primary School, our intent, when teaching history, is to stimulate the children’s curiosity in order for them to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding.
Framework
In the Early Years, teaching topics are formulated based on the children’s interests. These topics are designed to give opportunities for children to experience and develop an interest in the past. In years 1 to 6, the National Curriculum forms the starting point for our planning and provision.
Provision
In years 1 to 6, history forms part of our humanities approach. Geography and history lessons are taught in units which alternate, lasting either a term or a half term. There are (generally) three history units each year. Each topic is based on content from the National Curriculum and encompasses opportunities to engage in historical enquiry and develop the key skills of history. Whole school celebrations provide further opportunities to learn about significant events in history, and commemorate important historical events.
Unique Opportunities
The study of history is important because it offers information and interpretations of how people and societies lived and behaved in the past - from which we can learn more about our present. We aim to incorporate a range of experiential learning opportunities are planned into our curriculum in order to bring the past to life, for example, through trips, visitors, access to artefacts and other historical sources.
Knowledge
Knowledge organisers have been created in order to bring together content from the National Curriculum and specifically identify which aspects of each topic to focus on. Pupils are taught about key events and key individuals, key dates to be recalled, and spellings and definitions of event/ time-specific vocabulary.
Skills
With close observance of the demands of the National Curriculum, there are 5 key skills that have been identified, which run through the teaching and learning of history in all year groups. These skills form the basis of what it means to be a great historian at Denbury. These skills can be summarised as: chronology, using sources, questioning, change and continuity, cause and consequence.
Through the high quality first teaching of History taking place at Denbury Primary School we will see the impact of the subject in different ways.
Through pupil voice children will be able to talk about the skills and knowledge they have acquired. Children will be engaged in History lessons and want to find out more. Children will complete research independently through projects and homework and to further their own enjoyment about the subject or topic.
Work will show that a range of topics is being covered, cross curricular links are made where appropriate and differentiated work set as appropriate.
The school environment will be history rich through displays, resources, vocabulary etc.
As historians, children will learn lessons from history to influence the decisions they make in their lives in the future.
Assessments and monitoring will show standards in History will be high and will match standards in other subject areas.