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Here, you will find details about the National Curriculum for history and how we integrate history into our learning journeys at Anston Hillcrest Primary School.

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Our Goals

 

At Anston Hillcrest, through our Learning Means the World Curriculum, we aim to develop each child's historical knowledge, curiosity, and understanding of the past. Our structured curriculum is designed to equip children with the skills to engage in informed historical inquiry, critically evaluate sources of evidence, and explore the impact of historical events on societies and cultures with growing independence. 

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Why?

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Enhancing children's historical knowledge, curiosity, and appreciation for the past through a structured curriculum not only enriches their educational experience but also equips them with essential skills for success both in school and beyond. Developing an awareness of different cultures, events, and perspectives is vital to children's holistic development, and our history curriculum provides the foundation for this growth. Through the study of history, children develop critical thinking, empathy, and a sense of responsibility as they learn to reflect on the past to understand the present and shape the future.​​​

National Curriculum History

Our History Curriculum

 

History at Anston Hillcrest Primary is taught through thematic units that combine historical knowledge, critical thinking, and enquiry-based learning.

The satellite overview outlines the thematic units that feature History, showcasing the objectives and skills being developed throughout the school.

Children explore key historical events, people, and changes over time, fostering an understanding of chronology and the impact of the past on the present.

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How is History taught?

 

History is taught through a combination of subject knowledge, historical skills, enquiry and fieldwork. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.

 

What do we learn about in History?

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Within the thematic units we will be learning about the following:

 

Old Things

Wars (World Wars, Civil Wars)

The Ancient Greeks

The Inuits

Roman Empire and Invasions

Inventors e.g. Thomas Edison

The Saxons

The Vikings

The Mayans

The Benin

Famous historical figures

Broadcasting

Religions

Democracy

Transport

Extinction

Animation

Technology e.g. the Internet and World Wide Web

The Moon Landing

The sinking of the Titanic

Significant local history figure / event

Apartheid / Anti-Semitism

Discovery of America / Native Americans

Legacy

 

Who do we learn about in History?

 

We learn about the following key historical figures as well as other individuals:

 

Thomas Edison

Pocahontas

Josephine Baker

Thomas Barnardo

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Victoria

Ada Lovelace

Mary Anning

Flora Drummond

Elizabeth Blackwell

Ignatius Sancho

Walt Disney

Mother Teresa

Neil Armstrong

Roman Emperors and rulers

Ragnar Lothbrok

Harold Godwinson

Martin Luther-King

Nelson Mandela

Rosa Parks

Various World Leaders

Tim Berners-Lee

John Logie Baird

Steve Jobs

Carl Linnaeus

Winston Churchill

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Adaptations
 

At Anston Hillcrest, our history curriculum for disadvantaged children, including those with SEND is adapted through the use of tactile timelines, historical artefacts, and visual storytelling to bring the past to life.

Sensory activities, such as handling replica objects and exploring costumes, enhance engagement. Simplified texts, visual supports, and role-play opportunities allow children to understand historical events and figures in a meaningful way.

History Curriculum

Pupil Voice
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'I loved learning about Neil Armstrong and about the moon landing. I would like to be an astronaut when I am older.'

'I enjoyed learning about the Apollo 11 mission!' 

'History tells us what has happened in the past. It helps us to also think about our future.'

'I enjoyed learning about Tim Berners-Lee and the history of the World Wide Web!'
 

History Showcase

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