At Gastrells, we provide an inclusive History curriculum that develops pupils’ understanding of the past and fosters respect and appreciation for different periods, events and people. Our aim is to ensure that children build a secure chronological understanding of local, British and world history, while developing key skills in historical enquiry and interpretation.

The curriculum encourages curiosity and exploration through engaging learning opportunities and meaningful experiences. Alongside studying a range of secondary sources, pupils are offered valuable first-hand experiences within the local area and through educational visits further afield, such as local canals, London and the Forest of Dean.

Through these experiences, we aim to develop confident learners who can think critically, show empathy and understand their place in the wider world, supporting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

History subject snapshot

A 1-page summary of what a pupil can expect to expect to see, do and experience in History:

Knowledge Intent and Impact for History at Gastrells

The knowledge and skills pupils will be taught (the intent), what they need to remember  (sticky knowledge) and what they will have learnt  (the impact).