History

History is the study of people, places and ideas in the past. We believe that the study of history will help our learners understand the world they live in better and become responsible citizens of a global world. 

We have adapted the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum Programme of Study for History. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, which allows children to acquire and embed a range of knowledge, skills and understanding.

In Early Years, we teach Understanding the World through our topic teaching as well as in the continuous provision, indoors and outdoors. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, we have designed a curriculum, which helps children understand how their local area, the United Kingdom and the world have changed throughout history. 

This is complemented by the work we do on the rights of the child based on the UNICEF Charter. This helps children understand how their rights and the daily lives of children have changed over centuries. Our lessons help pupils develop a deeper understanding of the world in which they live; then, now, and in the future. This ensures our pupils are equipped with understanding and attributes to thrive and be successful citizens.

At Chorlton Park we believe that all children have a right to a good quality education (Art. 28 UNICEF Charter) and should have an opportunity to access the curriculum of their year group so they can become well-rounded citizens. We adapt our curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of all of our children, particularly those of children with SEND. 

We ensure that all children are included in visits and trips, providing them with a range of experiences to help develop their understanding of the history of our local area and the wider world. A risk assessment is completed prior to all visits highlighting hazards and strategies are put in place where needed to support SEND children.

In EYFS the children start developing an understanding of time, places and communities. They have ‘Big Questions’ which they focus their learning around each half term. 

In KS1 children begin to make links to them and living memory, building on skills and knowledge previously taught in EYFS. 

In KS2 our history curriculum is centred on an adapted National Curriculum, which fits with our children and community. Our history topics are sequenced according to the age and maturity of our children. The sequencing of our curriculum provides opportunities for children to learn new skills and knowledge, apply those as well as build upon skills learnt in previous years, as well as making connections. 

Geography

Geography is the study of our planet, of places we live in and how humans shape them. We believe geography is an opportunity to develop children’s curiosity about their world and to help them become well-informed, responsible citizens of a global world.

We have adapted the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Geography. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, which allows children to acquire and embed a range of knowledge, skills and understanding.

In Early Years, we teach Understanding the World through our topic teaching as well as in the continuous provision, indoors and outdoors. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, we have designed a curriculum, which helps children understand issues which affect their local area, the wider community as well as the wider world. This is complemented by the work we do on the rights of the child based on the UNICEF Charter. This ensures our pupils are equipped with understanding and attributes to thrive and be successful citizens and ambassadors for global issues.

At Chorlton Park we believe that all children have a right to a good quality education (Art. 28 UNICEF Charter) and should have an opportunity to access the curriculum of their year group so they can become well-rounded citizens. We adapt our curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of all of our children, particularly those of children with SEND. 

We ensure that all children are included in visits and trips, providing them with a wide range of life experiences, for example taking a tram journey or going on a ramble in the Peak District. On residential trips, we make adaptations to encourage as many children as possible to take part. Children who do not participate in residential trips, go on alternative day trips which cover the same learning objectives. A risk assessment is completed prior to all visits highlighting hazards and strategies are put in place where needed to support SEND children. 

In EYFS the children start developing an understanding of places and communities. They have ‘Big Questions’ which they focus their learning around each half term. 

In Key Stage 1, pupils develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their local area. By the end of Key Stage 1, children have a solid understanding of basic subject-specific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography and begin to use geographical skills, including first-hand observation, to enhance their locational awareness, building on skills and knowledge previously taught in EYFS.

In Key Stage 2 children study the localities which have been carefully selected to match the age and interests of our children. The sequencing of our curriculum provides opportunities for children to learn new skills and knowledge, apply those as well as make connections to build on skills learnt in previous years.