History

At Wellsprings the teaching and learning of Humanities encourages pupils to establish links between National Curriculum subjects.  The Humanities subjects are Geography, History, Religious Education and Citizenship.

The fundamental aim of the study of Humanities is to help our pupils develop an understanding of their lives and the world in which they live.  This is achieved through the study of individuals, societies, cultures and the environment.

An understanding of the causes and consequences of change through physical and human actions and processes

Knowledge and understanding of people, cultures and events in a variety of places and at different times

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

A desire to be proactive local and global citizens

Communication skills - skills in questioning, formulating opinions and arguments, making judgements and carrying out investigations

History

• Knowledge and understanding of chronology.

• Pupils recognise that the past can be divided into periods of time – eg Tudor, Victorian, etc.

• Develop a range and depth of historical knowledge and understanding.

• Pupils develop factual knowledge of events, people and changes in the past.

Interpretations of History

• Pupils identify with confidence some of the different ways in which the past is represented.

• Develop historical enquiry skills – pupils study evidence, ask questions and problem solve.