| Aims & Objectives History is a foundation subject within the National Curriculum. The aims of teaching History at Sunningdale School are consistent with our school philosophy and take account of the National Curriculum Non-statutory Guidelines for History. - To give children a sense of their own identity within our social, political, cultural and economic background and relationships.
- To prepare children for living and working in the contemporary world.
- To fulfil the requirements of National Curriculum and Common Entrance syllabuses for History.
- To ensure the progressive development of historical concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes.
- To provide a History curriculum which is broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated.
- To promote positive attitudes towards and enthusiasm for History work in school.
- To help children to study life in the past – the thoughts, beliefs, emotions, problems and actions of people who related to each other and their environment.
- To help children gain a level of historical understanding appropriate to their age, ability and maturity.
- For children to value History as a subject in its own right as well as understanding its contribution to other curriculum areas and cross-curricular themes and dimensions.
| | Topic Areas
- Medieval Realms: Britain 1066-1485
- The Making of the United Kingdom: 1485-1750
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