Our History Intent
‘A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.’ Marcus Garvey
At Holly Park, we intend for our pupils to gain a broad and coherent knowledge of history. We aim to ignite childrens’ curiosity of the past by allowing opportunities for them to investigate, observe and interpret historical sources (primary and secondary). Throughout their time at Holly Park, pupils will be encouraged to think critically about the history of Britain and the wider world. They will be allowed the opportunity to consider and discuss the consequences and impact of key historical events and how the past has influenced and shaped the world they live in today.
In History children learn about past societies and consider how the past influences the present. They build a chronological framework based around significant events and people. Pupils gain an understanding of people and their experiences, which can influence their personal choices, attitudes and values.
As they progress through the school, children develop their historical skills in:
- An overview of world history
- Investigation and interpretation
- Historical enquiry
- Organisation and communication
- Historical periods
There is a clear progression of skills in every strand of history.
Please see our progression of skills documents attached in history for:
- EYFS Progression in skills history
- KS1 Progression in skills history
- Lower KS2 Progression in skills history
- Upper KS2 Progression in skills history
In History we use the national curriculum programme of study: History Curriculum KS1 & 2 National
At Holly Park School, history topics are taught throughout the school as part of our Creative Curriculum. However, to ensure we cover the National Curriculum programme of study above, we map out key curriculum topics across the year groups:
- Changes within living memory
- Significant historical people
Year 2
- Significant People – Florence Nightingale
- Significant Events – Great Fire of London
- Changes in the past, beyond living memory
Year 3
- Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age
- The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
- Britain’s settlement by the Anglo Saxons
- The Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor
Year 4
- Tudor monarchs and Tudor life
- Ancient Egyptians
- Vikings
- Victorians
- Ancient Greece
Year 6
- World War II
- Mayans
- History of our locality
Developing historical vocabulary is also very important. Here is a progression of vocabulary development: History Vocabulary