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History at St Richard’s Catholic Primary School
At St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, we are passionate about bringing history to life and helping children develop a curiosity about the past. Our history curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to ask questions, think critically, weigh evidence and develop a secure understanding of how the past has shaped the world in which we live today.
Our curriculum is carefully planned to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum for History. Learning is sequenced to build both substantive knowledge and disciplinary knowledge over time, enabling pupils to develop a secure understanding of chronology, significant events, civilisations and influential individuals. Children revisit and build upon prior learning, helping them make meaningful connections between different periods of history and deepen their understanding as they progress through the school.
Through the study of local, British and world history, pupils learn about a diverse range of people, events and societies. They are encouraged to evaluate sources, compare historical interpretations, identify cause and consequence and understand how historians construct accounts of the past. Historical vocabulary is explicitly taught and regularly revisited to help children become confident and articulate young historians.
We believe that history should be engaging, memorable and relevant. Wherever possible, learning is enriched through artefacts, visitors, educational visits and cross-curricular links that help children immerse themselves in the periods they are studying. These experiences bring learning to life and encourage a genuine enthusiasm for discovering more about the past.
History is further enriched through our popular History Club, led by Mrs Judge and Miss Bennett, for pupils in Key Stage 1. Through exciting activities, stories, artefacts and historical investigations, children are encouraged to develop their interest in history beyond the classroom and foster a lifelong love of learning about the past.
At St Richard's, we are ambitious for all learners and ensure that every child can access and succeed in history. Through high-quality teaching, effective questioning and thoughtful adaptation, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to think and work like historians.
By the time they leave St Richard’s, pupils will have a secure understanding of the key historical knowledge set out within the National Curriculum, a strong sense of chronology and a curiosity about the world that enables them to appreciate how the past continues to influence the present and shape the future.
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KS1 History Gallery
KS2 History Gallery
Oak Class make a surprising find!
Victorian Day - Year 5/6
