History

Why focus on long-term memory?​

Our teaching of History is designed to help learners to remember in the long term the content they have been taught and to integrate new knowledge into larger concepts ​

Ofsted Framework 2019​

Learning is defined as an alteration in long-term memory. If nothing has altered in long-term memory then nothing has been learned​ (Sweller)​

Why the focus on retrieval?​

Retrieval practice improves the efficiency of learning; making and using flashcards, concept maps, or any of the other retrieval practice methods will facilitate better learning than highlighting or re-reading. Having students actively recall the information will benefit them hugely, even if they get frustrated at first.

Our History Sequenced Learning Journey

Key Stage 1