History
History at Crockham Hill:
Subject Leader: Mrs G Hutchinson
Link Governor: Ms B Mitchell
Vision:
At Crockham Hill, we believe that history is a vital part of every child’s entitlement to a rich and ambitious curriculum. Our aim is to inspire curiosity about the past while developing the knowledge and disciplinary skills needed to understand the world today.
Our curriculum is both concept-led and enquiry-driven. Seven substantive concepts — civilisation, invasion, rulers, achievement, law and order, trade and belief — thread through learning from Reception to Year 6. Pupils revisit and deepen their understanding of these big ideas in different historical contexts, ensuring knowledge is connected, cumulative and meaningful.
Enquiry lies at the heart of our teaching. Children investigate carefully framed historical questions, examine sources critically and recognise that the past can be represented in different ways. As they progress, they move from simple description to analytical thinking — identifying change and continuity, exploring cause and consequence and constructing reasoned, evidence-based judgements.
By the time they leave Crockham Hill, pupils will have developed a secure chronological framework, a deep understanding of key concepts and the confidence to interpret, question and reflect on the past with curiosity and integrity.