History at Tintagel Primary School

At Tintagel Primary School, we want our children to develop a fascination with the past and understand how history has shaped the world they live in today. Through carefully planned enquiries, pupils explore significant people, events and civilisations, developing a secure understanding of Britain's history alongside the wider history of the world.

Our curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, enabling children to develop a clear chronological understanding from the Stone Age to modern Britain. Alongside this, they study significant world civilisations and historical themes, drawing comparisons and identifying connections across different periods of time.

Through the study of history, pupils learn to think critically, ask meaningful questions, evaluate evidence and understand that interpretations of the past can differ. They explore how societies have changed over time and consider the achievements, challenges and experiences of people throughout history.

A rich historical vocabulary underpins learning, enabling children to communicate their understanding with confidence. Through carefully scaffolded teaching and an inclusive approach, all pupils are supported to access and succeed within the history curriculum.

Above all, History at Tintagel develops curious, reflective learners who understand the importance of the past in shaping the present and influencing the future.

Aims 

Through our History curriculum, we aim for all pupils to:

• Develop a secure chronological understanding of British history and the events that have shaped our nation.
• Understand significant aspects of world history, including ancient civilisations, empires and influential societies.
• Explore how people's lives, beliefs and actions have influenced the development of communities and countries over time.
• Use historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity and difference, and significance to deepen their understanding.
• Ask perceptive questions, analyse evidence and develop reasoned interpretations of the past.
• Build historical vocabulary and use it accurately when discussing and explaining their learning.
• Make connections between local, national and global history, recognising how the past continues to influence the present.
• Develop curiosity, empathy and respect through learning about the experiences and perspectives of people from different times and places.