History – curriculum information
Throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Humanities, pupils will be involved in investigating a variety of people, places and environments both locally, within the United Kingdom and also in a Global context.
History lessons at Wheeler will inspire children and spark an interest and empathy for events in the past, reasons for them and how they have shaped the thoughts and views of the world today.
Pupils will acquire coherent knowledge and understanding of the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups in the past. They will use this knowledge to analyse how the past has, and is, shaping the world and their lives today. Each topic will focus around a ‘Big Question’ which will direct the learning, aiding the children’s understanding.
Pupils will be taught to ask questions, think critically, weigh up the evidence given and develop their own perspective and judgement.
Visits and ‘hands on’ experiences will be promoted and will be used to ignite interest, provide deeper learning opportunities for the children, enabling them to apply the knowledge they have gained.
Information for parents
Pupils in key stage 2 talk confidently about a wide range of authors and texts they have read.
Leaders give pupils the opportunity to complete well-planned and exciting
activities, such as performing in front of an audience, in order to create a ‘bag’ full of life experiences as they progress through the school. .
Everyone cares for each other and that every teacher adds a little bit of fun into every lesson
Pupils are proud to be part of the Wheeler family.
The pastoral team works well together to ensure that pupils are safe.
Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
It is a safe and happy place to learn.
I think the best thing about being a Wheeler pupil is that all of the staff listen and care about you
The leader’s vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave
Pupils report that bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff will sort it out quickly and fairly.
The staff are really encouraging. They always help us to be the best we can be
Pupils take books home which contain the sounds that they are learning in class. This gives them plenty of practice.
They want pupils to ‘Be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient in Learning and Life’
The best thing is having someone to go to when you’re upset
Leaders are passionate about preparing pupils to be good citizens for the world beyond Wheeler Primary School
The support that leaders provide for families is a strength of the school.
Throughout my time at Wheeler, I have been given so many opportunities to experience and learn new things
There are
opportunities for pupils to attend different clubs and raise funds for charities
Pupils are excited about adding experiences to their ‘Bag for Life’.
Parents say that the school is ‘fantastic’ and that staff ‘greet the children come hail, rain or shine’ every morning as they arrive.
Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.
Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others.
Being at Wheeler is like being part of a family and that makes learning fun
Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.
The school has made recent changes to the teaching
of phonics to help pupils get off to the best start with their reading.
The teachers are so supportive they help and guide you all the way through the year
Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.