History

History has a high profile at St Mary’s. All classes make full use of resources within the immediate and wider local area enabling children to develop a deep understanding of the rich history of their locality. Visits and visitors are key to our History teaching, where children’s love of this subject is ignited. They often talk about their love of this subject especially when their learning has been enhanced by visitors into school and exciting visits. The history curriculum is carefully planned; we focus on asking key questions and an enquiry- led approach using Key Stage History and Kapow in line with the National Curriculum. Pupils are inspired to know more about the past and the way events and changes in history influence our lives today. Our approach enables pupils to think critically, and to develop perspective and judgement.