History
Imagine what everyday life would be like in a society in which no one knew any history. Imagination boggles, because it is only through knowledge of history that a society can have knowledge of itself -
Arthur Marwick, The Nature of History
Vision
History at Penwortham provides a high-quality education that helps pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of the past to create a better tomorrow.
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What do children learn and when?
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How do we teach history?
The history curriculum has been sequenced progressively to support the delivery of the national curriculum as a starting point. Teaching sequences cover all statutory content and beyond ensuring our history curriculum reflects and celebrates our diverse school community.
Throughout the topic, children are given the opportunity to: handle artefacts, question the reliability of various sources, take part in workshops and trips to further enrich their learning and make connections between current and prior learning.
Sequences of learning culminate in an exit point activity which summarises and showcases key learning. Additionally pupils will return to the enquiry question posed at the start of the unit and confidently answer using their new knowledge and the appropriate language. Click here to access our whole school vocabulary glossary.
To further deepen the children’s learning, our English curriculum features a range of texts that compliment our history topics. Click here to learn more. Cross-curricular learning opportunities are also made in other subjects whenever appropriate.
Student leaders work closely with teachers to ensure learning is relevant, engaging and aspirational at Penwortham. They have regular meetings with teaching staff to review our history curriculum and suggest possible improvements.
Our thoughts about History at Penwortham:
‘I wanted to become a History Leader because, in my opinion, history is a fascinating subject, and I love learning about the wonders of the past. Our history lessons at Penwortham are fantastic, but I’d love to make them even better!’
‘I also believe history is an incredibly important subject. Without it, we can’t fully understand the present day. While our lessons at Penwortham are engaging, fun, and interesting, I would like to introduce some new ideas to enhance them further.’
Our learning
Black History at Penwortham
2024-2025 Theme: Reclaiming Narratives - have a look at our learning here
2023-2024 Theme: Saluting Our Sisters - have a look at our learning here
2022-23 Theme: Time for Change: Action Not Words: have a look at our learning here
2020-21 Theme: Black British Heroes - have a look at our learning here
We are curriculum showcase:
Our family workshops are an opportunity to share our WE ARE curriculum with you and to give you first hand experience of the knowledge, skills and activities your child/ren will explore as they move through the school during their learning journey click here for more information
Autumn Term Entry and Exit Points
Here are slides showing History entry and exit points for last term.