At Stoneyholme Primary, history inspires our pupils to be curious about the past. Through studying history, our pupils develop their understanding of chronology; learning how peoples' lives have shaped Britain and how Britain has been influenced by the wider world and in turn influenced world history. History enables our children to gain an historical perspective, by understanding their place in the world; how their families and community may have been affected by worldwide events. They learn to understand connections from the local to the international. To promote historical enquiry we endeavour to provide our  pupils with a wide range of experiences.

Enquiry skills are learned, which enables our pupils to gain and deploy a historically grounded understanding throughout our school curriculum. The children explore disciplinary concepts as they move through school - allowing them to apply new skills as they revisit these throughout both key stages. This approach encourages deeper understanding and prepares our pupils for future learning.  

Disciplinary Concepts for History

Cause & Consequence

Change & Continuity

Similarities and Differences

Significance

Research & Enquiry

Interpretation

The children also consider our whole school concept questions throughout learning in history.

What does it mean to be a citizen? 

Does equality always mean treating everybody the same?

Is power always a positive thing?

Does change always make things better?

Is trade necessary?

Is being part of a community the same for everyone?

Learning Outside the Classroom

The history curriculum should make full use of resources within the immediate and wider local area enabling children to develop a deep understanding of the history of their locality. Learning outside the classroom provides opportunities for our pupils to visit the local environment to enhance and enrich learning in local history. 

Carefully planned trips and visits to museums and other sites in our local environment are also a fantastic way to enrich learning and provide meaningful experiences for our children.  

Academic Year 2022 - 2023