History

Helping pupils gain a coherent understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world, History should inspire curiosity and encourage children to know more about the past. History helps pupils understand the complexity of people's lives (both past and present), the process of change and the diversity of society, as well as challenging their own understanding of identity. With accessible primary and secondary evidences, teachers should encourage pupils to think critically, weigh evidence and develop a personal perspective and judgement of events - teaching them to become active and engaged historians.