History
History at our school is built around curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections. Our curriculum follows a question‑based enquiry approach, encouraging children to investigate the past through big, thought‑provoking questions that spark discussion and deepen understanding. These enquiries are carefully mapped to the National Curriculum and supported by high‑quality resources, including materials from Oak National Academy, to ensure a rich and coherent learning journey from EYFS to Year 6.
Each unit begins with a compelling question—such as “How did life change in Britain after the Romans?” or “What makes someone significant?”—which guides the learning and gives children a clear purpose for their historical exploration. Through stories, artefacts, timelines, and hands‑on activities, pupils learn to think like historians: asking questions, weighing evidence, and forming their own interpretations.
What Children Gain from Our History Curriculum
- A strong sense of chronology, helping them understand how events and periods fit together
- Critical thinking skills, developed through enquiry, discussion, and evidence‑based reasoning
- Cultural awareness, as they explore diverse civilisations, significant individuals, and global histories
- Communication skills, through presenting findings, debating ideas, and explaining their thinking
- A love of stories and the past, nurtured through engaging lessons and high‑quality resources
Our approach ensures that history is not just a subject to learn, but a story to explore—one that helps children understand the world they live in and their place within it.
Please see below The Peak Federation History Policy.
