History

At Childer Thornton, we aspire for a high-quality history education which will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. The values of curiosity, creativity, sense of belonging, broadmindedness, enjoying life and responsibility are embedded within our history curriculum. We aim to inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past and our teaching will equip pupils to ask perceptive questions; think critically; weigh evidence; sift arguments and develop a perspective judgement in the world they want to live in. We want the children to leave Childer Thornton with a sense of identity, knowing and understanding significant aspects of history in order to identify their place in the world, as well as in the long story of human development. We aim to build rounded citizens with broad and well-balanced views that demonstrate tolerance, understanding and empathy. Alongside this, we want to ensure that we empower the children to be passionate historians who care for one another and the world around them.

Have a look at what our classes have been up to whilst participating in their history unit of study!