We believe that a high-quality history education can bring pupils into a rich dialogue with the past andwith the traditions of historical enquiry. ​

Through our history curriculum, we aim for our pupils to develop a rich understand of their place in theworld, and in the long story of human development. We know that history helps pupils to understand thecomplexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships betweendifferent groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time. With this in mind, pupilslearn how the past, and changing accounts of the past, have shaped the identities of diverse people,groups and nations.​​

Our history curriculum allows pupil to understand methods of historical enquiry and is designed to inspirepupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. As pupils progress through the curriculum, they learn howhistorians and others construct accounts about the past, building on and challenging or refining the workof others. Pupils learn how argument and debate can be underpinned by shared principles of enquiry, andhow this can drive and test new knowledge and insight about shared pasts. Teaching will equip pupils toask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective andjudgement. ​