History

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School lies at both the historic centre of the Woodchurch Estate. Our intent is to ignite a passion for History; to equip our children with the knowledge, skills and understanding to become the next generation of explorers! We encourage our children to be curious and excited about Woodchurch’s past; Great Britain’s past and that of the wider world and to know that having a good understanding of History can also help to shape their future. We aim to deliver a high-quality History curriculum encompassing topics which aim to enthuse and engage, driving our children to ask questions linked to the area in which they are studying. Through our teaching of history, we aim to provide our children with the ability to ask perceptive questions, reflect critically, challenge viewpoints and develop their own judgments based on historical evidence.

How we teach it

At Woodchurch CE Primary, we have developed a History Curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum and supported by the Historical Association’s Scheme of Work. It is taught across each term in every year group across the school.

The subject is taught discretely as well as being woven within other curriculum subjects such as Literacy and Art.  There is a strong focus placed on chronology so that children understand their place in time. We aim to create a supportive and collaborative ethos for learning by providing investigative and enquiry-based learning opportunities. This includes trips and visitors to support our studies and enhance our learning journey and experiences