History Curriculum Statement

At Worth Primary School, our history curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and foster a spirit of exploration and discovery. Beginning with the local history of Poynton and Cheshire and expanding to Britain and the wider world, our curriculum enables children to investigate how people, places and events have shaped the world we live in today. Through this journey, pupils develop a strong sense of identity, an understanding of change over time, and a respect for the diversity of human experience.

Exploration and discovery are at the heart of our history units. Children are encouraged to think like historians—asking questions, examining evidence and uncovering stories from the past. This investigative approach allows them to better understand the significance of key events and individuals, as well as the motivations, achievements and challenges of those who came before us.

We aim to provide pupils with a rich and ambitious curriculum that builds historical knowledge and enquiry skills progressively, in line with the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework. Topics are brought to life through the use of artefacts, photographs, primary and secondary sources, as well as meaningful cross-curricular links with Geography, Art and Design, and Design and Technology. Educational visits and hands-on experiences further enhance learning and provide opportunities to deepen understanding through real-world connections.

Children engage in independent and collaborative research, handle historical sources, and practise both asking and answering historical questions. They learn to think critically, weigh evidence, and develop informed perspectives while placing events within a clear chronological framework.

By the time they leave Worth Primary School, pupils will have a secure understanding of local, national and global history. They will be able to identify key events, make connections across time periods, and understand how exploration, innovation and human endeavour have shaped societies. Most importantly, they will leave with a lasting sense of curiosity and a well-developed appreciation for the rich tapestry of the past and its influence on their future.