History & Geography
The History and Geography curricula at Winsor are based on the PKC ( Primary Knowledge Curriculum) which places “ powerful knowledge” at the heart of learning.
We want our pupils to be well-educated citizens of the future hence we implement and adapt this highly-specified and well-sequence knowledge- rich scheme straight from the start in EYFS till Year 6.
Our teaching supports children in acquiring the knowledge, skills and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
The knowledge is valued, specified and taught to be remembered.
The teaching staff is always reflecting on the impact of learning based on the curriculum intent and implementation.
History
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
George Santayana
At Winsor, through the History curriculum, we help pupils to develop their perspectives of the world. In order to support them to become curious and knowledgeable citizens, we teach substantive knowledge of historical events, dates and people in the past; substantive concepts in history (such as ‘Empire’ or ‘monarchy’), and disciplinary historical concepts (such as evidence, causation, significance and interpretation). We have adapted the PKC curriculum so our teaching is knowledge - rich and coherently structured.
The teaching allows children to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of local, British and world history.
The curriculum supports children in making connections and building upon prior substantive and disciplinary knowledge. For example, throughout the years, the children develop a secure understanding of ‘monarchy’ in Britain.
The curriculum is balanced to enable children to look in some depth at local, national and world history, encouraging children to explore the connection between significant events and people and how they have influenced the modern world.
Children learn what a historian does; they are encouraged to ask questions and analyse sources. They explore fascinating ancient civilisations of Greece, Rome and Egypt. Pupils learn a about a wide variety of men, women and children from
the past.
When teaching history, we encourage children to explore the connection between significant events and people and how they have influenced the modern world.
Geography
“The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”
Barack Obama
At Winsor, we aim to foster pupils’ curiosity and fascination for the world we live in. The way we teach Geography, helps children to become responsible global citizens. Pupils learn about key geographical concepts such as place, space, the environment and interconnection. They develop both skills and knowledge and deepen their understanding of physical and human geographical processes. Pupils learn about their local area, the UK, Europe and the World.
Each year, the curriculum begins with a “Spatial Sense” unit (built on prior knowledge) on geographical skills, e.g. locating places on a map, graphs, coordinates etc. that supports developing children’s geographical literacy. Winsor pupils undertake fieldwork and use observational skills to study the geography of their school and the surrounding environment.
When studying different areas, children look at the defining physical and human characteristics of various regions, key topographical features such as hills, mountains, coasts and rivers, how the landscapes and environments have formed over time and how they are used today. Pupils learn about climate, trade, industry, landmarks, physical features and contrasting environments. They learn how to compare diverse places, people and environments. As we have based our teaching on the PKC, the curriculum focus is on conceptual understanding. Through elaboration, pupils become more skilled in answering geographical questions ( e.g. about challenges of living in particular places ) and understand the role of geographers in the current world.
Below is a link to the History & Geography overview for Y1-Y6.