History – curriculum information

Our lead teacher for history is Miss Tomlinson.

Throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in History, pupils will be involved in investigating a variety of people, places and time periods both locally, within the United Kingdom and also in a Global context.

Historical knowledge and skills will be taught ensuring that children progress through the big ideas of cause and consequence, similarities and differences, continuity and change and significance.

In Key Stage 1 pupils will acquire knowledge and understanding about the lives of people in the past, including those of local, national and globally significant men and women. This will continue to develop in Key Stage 2 where pupils will gain knowledge about periods of time, including their characteristic features, their social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. Pupils will be able to give reasons for, and the impact of historical events. They will analyse the changes that have happened as a result of these events and how they have shaped the world and their lives today. Chronological understanding is key to the understanding of History and as pupils move through Key Stage 2 they will be expected to be able to place events, people and changes into correct periods of time as well as using dates and appropriate vocabulary.

Local visits and field trips will be promoted and will be used to provide deeper learning opportunities for the children, enabling them to apply the knowledge they have gained.

Information for families

I would like to express my gratitude to the extent the school supports the festival of Eid Ul Adha. Not only by allowing the children a day to celebrate with their families but also by celebrating these events in the school as well.

Parent's comments

The teachers are always looking out for the children and they are nice to the children.

Parent's comments

I have full faith in Mrs Clarkson and her wonderful team. They have bent over backwards over the past year to make sure my daughter has an education and I know they will continue to do so. They are amazing and I am so great full for their support for my child throughout the lockdowns. They have exceeded my expectations as they always go the extra mile.

Parent's comments

Pupils feel safe and cared
for in the school. Parents agree.

Ofsted

Thank you so much, our child couldn’t be happier.

Parent's comments

Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are excellent. They are respectful, considerate and polite. Pupils are incredibly thoughtful and look after one another

Ofsted

My child loves the school and enjoys her time here.

Parent's comments

We are very happy with the school and our child’s progress.

Parent's comments

I have had a lovely afternoon hearing the Year 1 children read so thank you. I was so impressed with the calmness and maturity of the children.

Comments from a volunteer reader

Pearson Primary School has gone above and beyond the realms of every day teaching and learning in this challenging year. Thank you to the wonderful staff for all they do, both seen and unseen. Our child is happy, inspired, challenged, supported and making progress – what more could we ask for?

Parent's comments

Pupils work hard to be positive role models and give support to others. They are
very proud of the work they do as restorative practitioners, play buddies and wellbeing ambassadors. This is a highly inclusive school.

Ofsted