History

At Wellington Primary School in Hounslow, the teaching and learning of history is designed to be engaging, relevant, and enriching for all students. We adapt the Cornerstones scheme of work for our history curriculum to provide a structured yet flexible framework that supports our cross-curricular approach. This allows us to maintain creativity and academic rigor, making history lessons both meaningful and enjoyable for our pupils.

Our history curriculum is delivered in a cross-curricular manner, with meaningful connections made to subjects such as art, dance, ICT, and literacy. This holistic approach ensures that students not only learn historical facts but experience history in creative and immersive ways, fostering a deeper understanding and greater engagement.

We emphasize investigative learning, encouraging the use of both primary and secondary sources. Through in-depth historical questioning, we teach students to think critically, analyze evidence, and form their own conclusions about the past. This helps them understand how history shapes the present and prepares them for the future.

To make history truly come alive, we incorporate role-play, drama, and museum visits, giving pupils opportunities to actively engage with historical events and figures. These immersive experiences go beyond textbooks, offering children a tangible sense of life during different periods in history.

Aims for History at Wellington:

Develop Historical Knowledge: Ensure students gain a deep understanding of significant events, people, and periods in British and world history.

Foster Critical Thinking: Encourage students to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, and consider different perspectives on historical issues.

Promote Enquiry-Based Learning: Engage students in historical investigations that help them become independent learners and researchers.

Enhance Cultural Awareness: Support students in exploring and understanding the diverse histories of different cultures and communities, including their own.

Link to Modern-Day Issues: Help students understand the relevance of history in shaping current events, citizenship, and their role in the world.

Build Communication Skills: Develop students’ ability to communicate their historical understanding through discussion, debate, writing, and presentations.

Links to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child:

Our history teaching aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), reflecting global perspectives and respect for children's rights, particularly:

Article 29: Education should develop children’s talents, abilities, and understanding of cultural and historical heritage, preparing them to live peacefully and respect others.

Article 2: All children have these rights, no matter who they are or where they live.

By combining structured frameworks with hands-on activities, our history curriculum ensures that pupils develop strong historical knowledge, along with critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. In our diverse community of Hounslow, we aim to reflect the rich history of the local area while integrating global historical narratives, ensuring that every child feels represented and engaged.