History

At Calton Primary School we aim to deliver a history curriculum that is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. Our teaching of history helps pupils gain a secure knowledge of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. The curriculum is structured in a way that allows for children to make links between current and previous learning. Teachers use long term plans to make comparisons between historical periods previously taught, developing children’s chronological understanding from the Stone Age to the present day.

We want children to be curious to know more about the past and to have the skills required to explore their own interests. History lessons focus on working as historians and developing historical skills. There are also many opportunities for the curriculum to be enriched through educational visits and events held in school.

We aim to enable children to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence and develop perspective and judgement. It is important for children to develop a sense of identity through learning about the past and we want them to know history has shaped their own lives.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD IN HISTORY?
      1. Go local

Some of the best historical understanding has involved children investigating their locality. Visit Gloucester Docks and our wonderful local museums: Museum of Gloucester, National Waterways Museum Gloucester and Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. As Gloucester was the Roman colonia of Glevum, there are plenty of remnants of Roman society, as well as society in the Middle Ages through Gloucester Cathedral and St.Oswald’s Priory.

2. Take a Trip

Why not take a trip slightly further afield to a museum, excavation site or experience day? These don’t necessarily need to be related to what they are learning about in school. Any visit can help their curiosity and engagement with history

3. Make it Personal

Find out about your own family history and see how far back you can go! Make links between family members and significant periods in history and talk about changes in living memory.

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