We aim to inspire pupils to become curious and analytical thinkers with a broad understanding of the past – to think like historians. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and investigate evidence, explore different perspectives and build informed interpretations of events, people and societies.

We aim to build pupils’ awareness of how history shapes identities, cultures and communities over time. Our goal is to inspire them to become reflective, active citizens who can draw on historical understanding to make sense of the present and contribute thoughtfully to the future.

Based on the aims of the National curriculum, the following five strands have been identified which run throughout the History curriculum:

• Topic knowledge.
• Chronological awareness.
• Substantive (abstract) concepts.
• Disciplinary concepts.
• Historical enquiry.

The History curriculum has been planned with these strands running throughout each unit, ensuring balanced coverage of the different areas of history and both substantive and disciplinary knowledge.