History at Forestdale

At Forestdale we want ALL children, including SEND, to be inspired to understand about the past, especially Britain’s past, and how it influences their lives today.  Children are encouraged to question, assess evidence and give their opinions about historical events and figures.  They are encouraged to think about how history has influenced their lives.

Forestdale follow the National Curriculum for History which can be found by clicking the link below:

Each term, across year groups 1-6, children will be now be taught history though historical enquiries (see below)

The progression of children is mapped across year groups from Year 1 to Year 6 for the following skills in chronological understanding; knowledge and understanding of past events, people and changes in the past; historical interpretation; historical enquiry; and organisation and communication.