History
Subject Coordinator - Mrs K Levitt
I have always had a keen interest in History since I was little. One of my favourite childhood memories was regularly visiting the local museums where we lived and learning about the ways people lived in the past through looking at artefacts, photographs and letters.
As History coordinator, I want the same experiences for our pupils. Exploring History ‘hands on’ impacts children through their senses in a tangible way and as a more permanent reminder of the topic taught. As well as learning ‘about’ History, our History curriculum focuses on pupils acquiring skills to help them ‘think like historians.’ At Mablethorpe Primary Academy, we have an enquiry- led approach to the Historical themes studied which are driven by an in-depth question for children to investigate. Children use their skills of chronology to find out where the theme fits in World History and are encouraged to ask and answer their own questions during the enquiry. Pupils also develop skills of interpretation as they describe, analyse, evaluate, and create an explanation of past events. Pupils organise and communicate their findings of the enquiry question through writing, drawing, drama, role-play and art- work.
I am looking forward to working with our staff and pupils to continue to increase and develop their historical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes of the past as well as continuing to develop and use their skills in enquiry, analysis, evaluation, and argument. Our aim is to excite children by arousing their curiosity to learn about the past through developing their skills to think like historians and apply how they can shape the world we live in today.
Subject Intent Statements:
History
At Mablethorpe Primary Academy, history inspires pupils to become curious, reflective and knowledgeable individuals who understand how the past has shaped our lives today and how we can make the world a better place for the future. We recognise that some pupils have limited experiences beyond their immediate community, so our curriculum is designed to broaden horizons, develop cultural capital and raise aspirations through the study of diverse people, periods and civilisations.
Rooted in our school values, history encourages pupils to ask questions, think critically and consider different perspectives. Through carefully sequenced learning, pupils develop secure substantive knowledge alongside the disciplinary skills of historians, including analysing evidence, identifying change and continuity, and understanding cause and consequence.
We aim for all pupils, regardless of their starting points, to leave primary school with a strong chronological understanding of the past, an appreciation of diversity, and the confidence to make meaningful connections between historical events and the modern world. Through our history curriculum, pupils develop the knowledge and skills needed to become informed, responsible citizens.
History for our children
I am learning about the past to make a better future.
Pupil Voice
Hampton Court Pupil experience
Olivia 'There were some beautiful Gardens at Hampton Court, I was amazed'.
Robert 'The kitchens were colossal so I knew that Henry VIII was rich'.
Jayden ' I felt like a King'
Lilly - 'I felt so special walking in the footsteps of previous Kings'.