History

“You have to know the past to understand the present” – Carl Sagan

The intent of our history curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which fulfils the duties of the National Curriculum but is also purposeful and relevant to the children at Riverside Primary. Our local area is rich with history and important in the War of the Roses. Our intent is to ensure that history is accessible to all and that it will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. As a result of this they will be able to:

• Increase and develop their historical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes.
• Increase their understanding of the present in the context of the past.
• Develop and use their skills in enquiry, analysis, evaluation, and argument.
• Develop their interest in the past, arousing their curiosity and motivation to learn
• Develop a sense of identity through learning about the past.