St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Through studying History, we can learn about how past societies, cultures and technologies were built, how they operated and how they have changed. The rich history of the world helps us to paint a detailed picture of where we stand today and become open-minded, global citizens. Throughout St Anne's, children have the opportunity to develop their historical understanding and skill set through studying a broad range of topics. Across the school we focus on:

- Substantive knowledge - knowledge about the past

- Disciplinary knowledge - knowledge about how Historias investigate the past and construct historical claims, arguments and accounts

This can be further separated into the concepts we as a school are focussing on. These include:

- Chronological understanding

- Interpretation of history and historical enquiry through sources

- Ways of ruling and rulers

- Civilisations: the rise and fall

- Empire: invasion and settlement

In lessons, children do a variety of activities to ensure that a passion for History is developed. We analyse and recreate sources, create timelines, role play, interview, compare time periods, investigate and immerse ourselves in the past. Adaptations are made to History lessons to ensure that all children are able to access the curriculum and are not disadvantaged by Special Educational Needs or Disability.