History begins in an age-appropriate way with our children's personal history in order to develop the idea of the past. They expand their ability to talk about the passing of time using appropriate vocabulary through meaningful topics. In Key Stage 1, learning broadens out to include significant local events and people, then world history. Where possible, Historical learning is supplemented by use of artefacts and visitors to bring History to life.

By the time children leave our school our aim is to enable children to be able to think like a historian, showing these characteristics:-

• A knowledge and understanding of people and events from different historical periods in the past.
• To communicate learning using chronological vocabulary.
• To use a range of sources and historical evidence to support their learning.
• The ability to not only discuss the past but also to ask their own questions.
• An enthusiasm for history and engagement in learning, which develops their curiosity about the past.