At Longtown Primary School, we believe that History should inspire children to be curious about the past and develop an understanding of how it has shaped the world in which we live today. We want our pupils to become confident historians who ask questions, explore evidence and make meaningful connections between different periods, people and events.
We follow the Kapow Primary History scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum. Children develop their knowledge through key areas including chronological awareness, knowledge and understanding of significant events and people, change and continuity, cause and consequence, similarities and differences, and historical significance.
Developing historical enquiry skills is an important part of our curriculum. Children learn to investigate the past using a range of primary and secondary sources, consider different perspectives and question the reliability and usefulness of historical evidence. As they progress through school, pupils become increasingly confident in forming their own interpretations and using evidence to support their ideas.
Where possible, learning is enriched through visits, visitors, artefacts and first-hand experiences, helping to bring History to life. Children explore a broad range of periods, societies and individuals, developing their understanding of local, British and world history and making connections between their learning.
History also makes an important contribution to our pupils’ cultural capital and understanding of British Values. Through learning about different people, cultures and societies, children are encouraged to consider different viewpoints and develop qualities such as respect, responsibility and resilience.
Our History curriculum is inclusive and accessible to all pupils. Through careful planning and adaptive teaching, we ensure that all children, including those with SEND and those working at greater depth, are appropriately supported and challenged.
Most importantly, we want our children to leave Longtown with a secure understanding of the past, the confidence to question and evaluate information, and an appreciation of how history continues to influence our lives today.
