History
What do we want for our children in History and why is it important?
The intention behind the teaching of History at Zetland Primary School is to foster curiosity and enthusiasm for knowledge about the past. We aim to build confidence in our children, enabling them to ask and answer meaningful questions that deepen their understanding of Britain’s past and the wider world. Children are encouraged to bring their own experiences and opinions into each topic, drawing links and comparisons between the known and the unknown.
Focused enquiry questions, developed collaboratively by teachers and pupils, guide and personalise each topic to ensure the content remains exciting and motivating. Our curriculum is carefully considered to ensure it flows effectively through school, with strong links to local history. We enrich learning through visits to historical sites such as Kirkleatham Museum, The Lifeboat Museum, Beamish, and The Ironstone Museum.
We teach children a sense of chronology, referring to events in relation to one another so they can see historical connections explicitly. Pupils learn to value their own and others’ cultures in modern multicultural Britain. By exploring how people lived in the past, they are better equipped to make informed life choices today.
History at Zetland makes a significant contribution to pupils’ understanding of British values, particularly how Britain developed as a democratic society. We teach children to understand how past events have shaped our lives today, and we support them in developing key skills of enquiry, analysis, interpretation, and problem solving.
This vision has been developed in collaboration with staff, pupils, and our link governor, ensuring it reflects the values and aspirations of our whole school community. Pupil voice is regularly gathered to inform topic choices and teaching approaches, helping us to keep History relevant, inclusive, and inspiring.
What does History look like at Zetland Primary School?
