History at Robin Hood

 

Mrs Jennings is our History Leader.

At Robin Hood Primary School, we have designed our own bespoke History curriculum to inspire our children to become tolerant and reflective citizens. We fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum; providing a broad and balanced curriculum; ensuring the progressive development of historical knowledge and skills; and strive for the children to develop a love of learning about the past. 

History learning begins in Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Though not explicitly called ‘History’, children are taught ‘Understanding The World’ themes which softly introduce Historical concepts such as ‘change’ and ‘customs’. In Year 1, children begin to develop their understanding of sequencing events and chronology. Over the course of every child’s History journey at Robin Hood, they will learn about a great variety of Historical events and significant figures in British and worldwide past. Lessons are planned to be thought-provoking, practical and to foster connections in the children’s minds.

Children are currently assessed using a ‘BAD’ grid on which at the end of each lesson, the adult who has delivered the lesson will evaluate whether the child’s level of
understanding is basic, advancing or deep. This assessment supports teachers in amending lessons and planning. Tasks are engineered to be accessible and challenging for all.

Whole-School Overview

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Our History Policy

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Enrichment and Extra Opportunities

History is a subject which offers excellent cross-curricular links. Our History topics are frequently used to inspire pieces of writing. Where possible, children are invited to expand their learning on school trips and at workshops too.

Home Support

In support of our teaching of History teaching, we please urge parents to do the following:

·       Read your child’s curriculum overviews and weekly newsletters so that you are aware of the objectives that we are teaching. It would be then excellent if you can 
         broaden your child’s learning even further with topical trips and exploring books and websites together.

·       Encourage dialogue at home about what your child has learned in History.

·       Find out about any places that you visit in terms of local History.

·       Speak with your children about your own experiences of different decades – you will be shocked at the amount of ‘artefacts’ that they have never heard of.
         Something as simple as an iPod or DVD might feel like a recent invention to us, but to our children they are unheard of.