We use the National Curriculum objectives as they are ambitious for all pupils. We have created a Sequence of Learning from which teachers plan lessons for the pupils. These are progressive and build towards high-quality, enquiry-based end points. History and Geography are alternated on a half termly basis and form a key part of the topic for that half term. All lessons carefully structured, to ensure that pupils are given ample opportunities to delve into key History knowledge and for them to develop a wider schema of learning around the topic. Learning is planned in manageable, connected steps; lessons are coherently and deliberately constructed to include careful scaffolding to ensure that pupils develop secure knowledge and understanding of key concepts. The History curriculum is structured so it builds progressively upon prior learning, including key vocabulary maps. As a result, pupils learn key knowledge about a variety of History topics as well as developing their skills throughout the programme of study.

In our History lessons, our children study two sequenced historical topics throughout the year which culminates in an enquiry end point; an opportunity to apply and analyse their knowledge and skills. Additionally, pupils are given the opportunity to consolidate and apply their historical skills when at least one historical link is interweaved into their topical learning. Creative teaching across the History curriculum allows our children to know more, remember more and understand more, which is evident through the historical themed conversations you have with them. We ensure that pupils develop a coherent understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world, providing pupils with additional learning through developing a carefully constructed schema of learning. Key links and concepts within the History learning sequences, provide pupils with core knowledge and skills that they can then apply to different scenarios. Throughout our curriculum, we use a range of high-quality primary and secondary sources including different artefacts. The children are given a range of opportunities to explore, question, discuss and clarify their thinking in History lessons, which allows them to develop a deeper understanding of the subject.

To supplement learning, Educational Visits and visiting experts are used to enhance the learning experiences for the children. Starting with the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) the children will look at learning about the past, present and talk about what the future means. We link this to building knowledge about pre-historic animals and children of the past and how they played. We carefully select valuable learning experiences for our students, providing them with the best possible chance to experience and expand their knowledge. Where possible, we use the rich locality are a starting point. Allscott was once home to an Anglo-Saxon settlement, progressing to a Roman settlement on the A5 road, and Victorian spas in the neighbouring Admaston. The natural, physical landscape has been home to agriculture since the earliest settlements, lying in the shadow of the Wrekin and with its hill fort within walking distance.