Courageous History
Within the disciplinary knowledge below, the motivations and consequences that have defined an individual's legacy are revealed and the complexity of leadership within historical contexts has supported our pupils’ substantive knowledge of a significant turning point of a period in history. This element of learning, has encouraged pupils to explore the historical significance of this person and their enduring capacity to inspire subsequent generations, redefining the course of human progress within an inclusive society.
Fired-Up History - EYFS
Reception Class were introduced to historical figures and events through a dedicated lesson on Guy Fawkes and the history of Bonfire Night. Following this exploration, the children engaged in a vibrant creative exercise where they used chalk to draw their own expressive firework pictures.
Seacole: Helping Despite Adversity - KS1
Year 2 evaluated what makes an individual historically significant, with a focus on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Furthermore, the unit provided an opportunity to compare and contrast hospitals and healthcare from the past with modern medical facilities, deepening their understanding of societal progress and changes over time.
History’s Diverse Threads - LKS1
After delving into the Paleolithic era, exploring what life was like during this period, including how permanent settlements like Skara Brae can suggest progress within a civilisation from caves, Y3 pupils carried out enquiry work into the complete skeleton discovered in Gough’s Cave (Cheddar Man and Otzi). They considered what this historial find could tell them about this period of time and the links to Western European hunter gatherers. Alongside this, pupils studied the significant modern figure Paul Boateng, learning about his important role as the first black member of the UK cabinet and how the decisions and choices he has made, has had a significant impact on Britain.
Tull: Resilience Paving the Way - UKS2
In conjunction with Y6’S in-depth study of World War I, pupils have used enquiry to elucidate how Walter Tull became a visionary leader as a lieutenant and sportsman - fostering equity, representation and social cohesion; such inquiry illuminating the power of inclusive governance and unity. The historical significance of this historical figure resulted in pupils reflecting on Tull’s enduring resilience and how the social and cultural practices of the time created significant challenges.
