History
At Westgate Primary School all children, including SEN and disadvantaged pupils, learn the following key concepts through studying different periods of History throughout the school.
History Intent
At Westgate, we believe that history plays an essential role in children's understanding of Britain's past and how history has impacted the wider world today. History helps pupils to understand how people’s lives and societies have changed, consider how past events have changed relationships and analyse the challenges those before us have faced. Through our History curriculum, we aim to inspire pupil’s curiosity and provide the pupils with opportunities to engage in historical enquiry so they develop a well-rounded knowledge of the past and its events. We also aim to improve every student’s cultural capital in order for them to understand the world around them and their own heritage.
Disciplinary Concepts:
- Chronological Awareness
- Change and Continuity
- Cause and Consequence
- Similarities and Differences
- Historical Significance
- Historical Interpretations
Substantive Concepts:
- Achievements and follies of mankind
- Power (monarchy, government and empire)
- Invasion, settlement and migration
- Civilisation (social and cultural)
- Trade
- Beliefs
British Values
By connecting our British Values through the teaching of History, we explore issues that affect us all in our lives and this helps inform decisions that will shape our future. For example, answering questions like, 'Did the Vikings show tolerance and respect when they invaded the Monastery and attacked the monks?'
