History Intent

At our school, the ethos “to be the best you can be” underpins everything we do including the teaching of History. Through History, we aim to inspire pupils to be curious, reflective, and ambitious learners who understand how the past shapes the world they live in today. We want every child to achieve their personal best by developing a deep knowledge of historical events, people, and places, and by using this knowledge to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and form their own interpretations of the past and teach History in an engaging, inquiry-based way that brings the past to life. Our approach encourages pupils to explore evidence, debate ideas, and consider multiple perspectives. We carefully select content and methods that meet the needs of our pupils providing rich experiences, inclusive representation, and opportunities for all learners to succeed, regardless of background. Our teaching reflects our social and geographical context. We make strong links to the local area’s heritage, significant people, and events that have shaped our community, while also broadening pupils’ horizons with national and global history. This helps pupils see themselves as part of a wider story and understand their place in the world. History curriculum has been developed to reflect the identity and aspirations of our school community.

History Implementation

In KS2, History is taught through a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds pupils’ knowledge of past civilisations, significant events, and influential individuals. Lessons are designed to develop historical enquiry skills, encouraging pupils to ask questions, interpret evidence, and draw conclusions with increasing independence. Teachers use a range of sources, practical activities, and discussion to deepen understanding while promoting resilience by challenging pupils to think critically and revisit ideas as their knowledge grows. Regular opportunities for cross-curricular learning, fieldwork, and collaborative tasks ensure that historical concepts are both meaningful and engaging, supporting all learners in becoming confident young historians.

History Impact

History at East Boldon juniors has a deep impact within our students' knowledge and understanding of key historical concepts. Pupils can talk confidently about key events, people, and changes over time, showing a sense of chronology and cause/effect. Pupils use historical enquiry skills such as interpreting sources, using evidence, and forming reasoned judgments and cultural awareness – pupils understand how the past has shaped the world they live in and can make links between local, national, and global history. History lessons at EBJ, spark curiosity about the past and encourage further independent learning. At East Boldon Juniors, we want pupils to develop a strong sense of identity and belonging by learning about our local area, Britain’s past, and world history. When gathering pupil voice (through surveys, interviews, or class discussions) students' enjoyment of engaging topics like Ancient Egypt, the Vikings, or World War II were easily seen. The students were most engaged with active learning where they enjoy hands-on activities, drama, artefact work, and trips. EBJ students have a desire for variety and like learning about different cultures and parts of the world, not just British history.

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” - Pearl S. Buck (writer and humanitarian)

“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future” - Theodore Roosevelt

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