Belton All Saints Church of England Primary School

Curriculum Intent

Here at Belton and Wroot Primary School Federation our curriculum is based on what we know is best for our pupils.

All pupils are afforded the opportunity to grow and succeed, through our enriched curriculum. This is underpinned by our core Christian values.

Commitment to our pupils is fulfilled through our high aspiration, passion and drive and is founded upon 4 key principles:

1.To unlock children’s true potential

We aim to develop confident, resilient, inquisitive, independent & knowledgeable children through the delivery of a coherent & structured Enquiry Based curriculum which builds on prior learning. Individuals are challenged to reach their true potential and be ready for the next stage in their education. In History we will do this through:

• Provide a History curriculum that is progressive and builds upon previous learning.
• Build a History curriculum which ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum, develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable children to be historians.
• Enable children to enquire, research and analyse History by using a range of evidence.
• Enable children to gain an understanding of past, present and future and to have a sense of chronology which builds on existing knowledge each year.
• Teach History in a thematic way, alongside other areas of the curriculum.
• Encourage children to demonstrate their historical knowledge and skills.
• Enhance children’s outcomes across the school
• Provide opportunities for local History knowledge enrichment
• Establish links with local museums and organisations which promote historical education. 

2.  For children to flourish as unique and well-rounded individuals

We aim to foster happy and healthy children within a safe environment that are given the help they need to learn, grow and achieve as much as they possibly can in an atmosphere which nourishes a healthy mind and body. In History we will do this through:

• British values
• Pupil voice about History
• Children will learn lessons from History to influence the decisions they make in their lives.
• workshops and visits to excite and intrigue our children to find out more about events and people from the past e.g KS1 toy workshop, KS1 visit from the fire brigade for the Great Fire of London. KS2 stone age trip and Old Rectory trip. Use of forest school. Virtual archaeologist workshops.
• Celebration days – Year 3 Victorian day, Year 4 Roman day. Year 5 Ancient Greek Olympics.

3. For children to develop their skills as life-long learners

We aim to provide a broad, balanced curriculum with a wide variety of experiences which nurture the talents of our children to become creative, enquiring learners and effective communicators who aspire

In History we will do this through:

• Artefacts for children to explore and investigate.
• Planned opportunities to learn about History and apply the skills of History within a wider context alongside other curriculum subjects.
• Planned opportunities for home learning tasks to consolidate and extend knowledge and skills.

• Visitors to school from local partnerships. e.g archaeology projects

4. For children to widen their horizons and develop as responsible local and Global citizens

‘We aim to help our children appreciate their role as part of our community. To ask questions, make informed choices and to take responsibility for the decisions they make. As a result, fostering an awareness of the difference they can make as local & global citizens.

In History we will do this through:

• Black History Month – Historical figures, Windrush generation. Visitors e.g authors.
• Remembrance – visiting war memorial service, Church at school

• National Community – Residential trips, national events e.g. commemorating the end of wars. Royal family.

• Local community and History links – Local history and the Wesleys, trip to the Old Rectory.
• Local community – Jubilee celebrations.