History
At LPPA, we believe that the subject of history is not just about dates and events; it is an opportunity for children to be learning about people of significance: to feel inspired by these individuals and to form their own judgements about the world they live in. Through our history curriculum, we aim to ignite curiosity about the past by encouraging children to ask questions and seek answers about how life has changed. By exploring various time periods and cultures, our students learn to make connections between past events and events of today and understand that history is not a singular story but a collection of diverse voices and experiences.
We strive for a History curriculum which provides our students with the tools to explore the past. History is filled with fascinating stories, and by uncovering these narratives, our children develop a deeper connection about the triumphs and struggles of those who came before us which helps our students recognise their place in the world. They begin to see how their own lives are linked to our ancestors, encouraging empathy and understanding for different perspectives.
At LPPA, we emphasise that history is not just something that happened long ago; it is alive in our actions today. Our students are encouraged to reflect on how they, too, are part of a living history. Through Wow days, studying artefacts, local fieldwork, school trips and discussions about current events, we help them see that their choices and actions can shape the future, just as those of the past have shaped our present.
What do we teach in History?
We follow the Primary National Curriculum for History of England.
We ensure the curriculum is taught through progressive units each year.