History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.

At St. Giles’ it is our aim to instil a love of history in all children. We intend our History curriculum to inspire curiosity and fascination about the past in Britain and the wider world, whilst developing the children's historical thinking and chronological understanding. We want every child to be happy and enthusiastic learners of History, and to be eager to achieve their very best in order to fulfil their God-given talents. We believe that a well-rounded history curriculum and high-quality lessons inspire children to want to know more about the past and to think and act as historians.

The history curriculum at St. Giles’ is carefully planned and structured to ensure that current learning is linked to previous learning and that the school’s approaches are informed by current pedagogy. 

What we say about History at St Giles'

Bringing History to life through enrichment activities ...

Year 1 - Toys Old and New

Year 1 had a visitor in to show them her collection of old toys. They even got to have a go. I wonder which one they liked best.

Year 2 - The Great Fire of London

Year 2 have been studying the Great Fire of London, and went on a visit to the Ancient High House in Stafford, to support their learning in class. They dressed up in clothes of the time, they spoke to Samuel Pepys and made wattle and daub.

Year 3 - Warwick Castle

Year 4 – Anglo-Saxons 

Year 4 had visitor who led an Anglo-Saxon day.