Intent

At South Ascot Village Primary School, our History curriculum aims to inspire curiosity and fascination about Britain's past and that of the wider world. We intend to equip our pupils aged 5-11 with knowledge and understanding of historical events, people and changes over time, enabling them to ask perceptive questions, think critically, and develop perspective and judgement.

Through our use of Kapow Primary's History scheme, we intend to:

• Develop pupils' chronological understanding, helping them to understand how events, people and changes fit into a broad historical narrative
• Ensure pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world, which helps to stimulate pupils' curiosity to know more about the past
• Teach pupils to understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used to make historical claims
• Enable pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, and develop perspective and judgement
• Help pupils understand the complexity of people's lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and the relationships between different groups
• Amplify marginalised voices and bring our local area's history to life, ensuring all pupils see themselves reflected in the curriculum

Implementation

We implement our History curriculum through Kapow Primary's comprehensive scheme of work, which provides:

Structured Learning Sequence:

• A carefully sequenced curriculum that builds on prior knowledge from EYFS through to Year 6
• Clear progression in historical skills, knowledge and vocabulary across all year groups
• Units that focus on developing chronological understanding whilst exploring depth in specific periods and themes

High-Quality Resources:

• Ready-to-teach lesson plans with clear learning objectives and success criteria
• Engaging multimedia resources including videos, images, and interactive materials that bring history to life
• Knowledge organisers for each unit that outline key vocabulary, facts, and concepts
• Assessment materials to track pupil progress and identify gaps in learning

Practical Teaching Approaches:

• Lessons that encourage enquiry-based learning, with pupils investigating historical questions
• Opportunities for pupils to work with a range of primary and secondary sources
• Activities that develop historical skills including chronology, cause and consequence, similarity and difference, and significance
• Cross-curricular links, particularly with English, to develop pupils' ability to communicate their historical understanding

Local History:

• Units that incorporate local history where appropriate, helping pupils connect with their immediate environment and community
• Opportunities for educational visits and use of local resources to enhance learning

Inclusive Practice:

• Differentiated activities to support all learners, including those with SEND
• Resources that represent diverse perspectives and amplify voices that have been historically marginalised
• Regular opportunities for discussion and collaborative work

Teacher Support:

• Comprehensive teacher guides with subject knowledge support
• CPD materials to develop staff confidence and expertise in teaching history
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum by subject leaders

Impact

The impact of our History curriculum using Kapow will be evident through:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Pupils will develop a secure chronological framework of British and world history
• They will be able to make connections between different periods and understand how the past influences the present
• Pupils will confidently use historical vocabulary and concepts appropriate to their age
• They will demonstrate the ability to construct informed responses based on historical evidence

Engagement and Attitudes:

• Pupils will show enthusiasm and curiosity about history, asking thoughtful questions
• They will demonstrate respect for different perspectives and cultures, both past and present
• Pupils will understand that history is relevant to their lives and helps them understand the world around them

Measurable Outcomes:

• Assessment data will show that pupils are meeting or exceeding age-related expectations in history
• Pupil voice will demonstrate enjoyment of history lessons and the ability to articulate what they have learned
• Work in books and displays will show progression in historical knowledge and skills
• Pupils will be well-prepared for the next stage of their education with a solid foundation in historical understanding

Wider Impact:

• Pupils will develop critical thinking skills that transfer across the curriculum
• They will show increased cultural awareness and understanding of diversity
• The curriculum will contribute to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• Pupils will understand their role as citizens and how they can contribute to society

Monitoring and Evaluation: We will measure impact through:

• Regular assessment of pupils' knowledge and skills using Kapow's assessment tools
• Book scrutiny and learning walks
• Pupil voice interviews and questionnaires
• Analysis of pupil progress data
• Subject leader reports to governors
• Comparison of outcomes with national expectations