Living Life to its Fullest: Making a difference Along the Way
History
At Rivington Foundation Primary School our vision statement is that ‘Growing Together: Living Life to its Fullest; Making a Difference along the Way’. This is carried throughout every area of the curriculum including History.
Students will gain an understanding of history through time and the achievements of different civilisations. Children will develop their awareness of the chronology of events and consider what is within and beyond living memory.
A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
All this contributes and builds our pupils understanding of our School Values of: Pride, Intrepidness and No Limit – We Wear Our P.I.N. With Pride!
History at Rivington Foundation Primary School
At Rivington Foundation Primary School, we are proud to follow the CUSP (Curriculum Unity Schools Partnership) history curriculum, which is rooted in evidence-based practices. Our curriculum is designed around the principles of building cumulative knowledge, understanding chronology, and exploring change through cause and consequence. We emphasize making meaningful connections both within specific historical periods and across time.
Throughout the academic year, our students engage with a wide range of historical themes, following the 2014 Primary National Curriculum. Many of these topics are anchored in the local history of our area, providing students with a deeper understanding of their community’s past. This local knowledge is then used to compare life in Britain with life in other parts of the world during similar time periods, while also exploring how our local area has evolved through the centuries.
History is at the heart of Rivington Foundation Primary School’s identity. Our school, which has stood for nearly 460 years, has witnessed—and been part of—our nation’s rich history. We believe that just as our school played a role in shaping history since 1566, we continue to shape it today.
History Policy 2023-2025
History Subject Leader Handbook 2023-2025
History Subject Leader Report 2024-2025
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History Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills:
Ofsted History Summary Report:
