A broad and balanced curriculum

At Didsbury CE children study history for the equivalent of one hour a week in KS1 and one hour and fifteen minutes a week in KS2.  We have always been committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that is not narrowed in end of key stage years and we are proud of the work that is produced in our history lessons.  We passionately believe that the history curriculum should build upon the skills and knowledge of the core subjects.  For example, the history curriculum gives opportunity for high level and substantial pieces of writing that contextualise the skills taught in the English curriculum.

Our Learning Journey in History

Throughout the history curriculum at Didsbury CE there is an expectation of high academic standards and children at Didsbury CE enjoy the opportunity to be historians. The design of the curriculum and the opportunities afforded the children mean that high standard of writing in history is the same as it is in the core subjects.  We passionately believe that all children regardless of background can reach those high standards. Pupil premium is used to ensure that all children have full access to the history curriculum.  For children with SEN, our history curriculum and the resources we use are adapted so that they have the opportunity to receive their full educational entitlement. Our history curriculum is designed so that all may be challenged to fulfil their potential.

Below is an overview outlining the units children will study from Nursery to Year 6. Topics in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 are designed to introduce children to key concepts, vocabulary and some skills that underpin the Key Stage 2 curriculum: