At Parklands Infant and Nursery school, we believe that a high-quality History education equips children to be Historians who understand how events in the past influence the world we live in today. Pupils also learn about their place in History and our curriculum raises curious learners with a strong sense of chronology. Pupils are encouraged to recognise the importance of key vocabulary, knowledge and understanding. Children at Parklands learn History through exploring artefacts and evidence, which develops their ideas and sparks their curiosity. This enables them to ask and answer questions about life in the past.

At Parklands, it is our intent that we make History an enjoyable learning experience. We teach children to be inquisitive about the world around them both now and in the past. Children in KS1 learn about significant people such as Florence Nightingale, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks. We teach the children about the significance of these individuals and their impact on life today. Historical vocabulary is embedded within our curriculum so that they are able to speak about Historical events and individuals with confidence. The aim of the progressive History curriculum is to ensure children gain detailed and connected knowledge and remember what has been learned previously. Teachers plan the curriculum together to ensure full coverage and progression of the History curriculum is achieved, without causing cognitive overload.

We intend to provide all children regardless of ethnic origin, gender, class, aptitude or disability, with a broad and balanced History curriculum.