History

At Orchard Vale we aim to in still in children a love of learning about the past and how this has impacted the future and will continue to do so throughout time. 

In our Early Years provision children explore changes in; the environment, people around us and objects old and new. Introducing on new vocabulary and asking questions about other and the world around them. 

In KS1 the children explore significant people for example, Neil Armstrong, and the impact they have had on the world. They also learn about significant events, ranging from the Great Fire of London to more recent history such as the deforestation of rainforests and the impact these events have had. 

In Lower KS2 the children look at history from a wider timeline, studying the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age, through to the Vikings and Ancient China leading up to more recent history such as new inventions. The children explore how these events happen in a chronological order and the impacts these have had on each other and the progression of the world.

In Higher KS2 the children begin to make comparisons between different cultures and civilizations throughout history. The look deeply at WW1 and WW2 and focus on the impact these have had worldwide. The children will think about cause, change and consequence across historical events, they will take part in discussions and debates based on their historical knowledge and research.