On Demand clips

Diversity within the curriculum that we teach is extremely important. Schools and communities across our country are extremely diverse and this should be reflected within the content that we teach. History in particular is an area where we can expose children to the diverse nature of the world around them.

During the session, we will address:

• Why black British history is so important.

• How it can be included within the primary history curriculum across the school.

• Key figures and events that link to NC areas of study.

• How we can approach some of the difficult aspects of black British history.

A huge part of teaching Geography is developing skills in fieldwork. The National Curriculum states that it aims to ensure that children can “collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that deepen their understanding of geographical processes”.

During the session, we will consider:

• What constitutes good fieldwork

• Where fieldwork can take place

• How we can develop children’s knowledge through the use of fieldwork

• Using field sketching to enhance Geography

The National Curriculum states that it aims for all pupils to “develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics”. This is really important knowledge that we need to teach our children, and how we do this can have a real impact across the curriculum.

During the session, we will consider:

• The locational knowledge that children are expected to know

• Different types of maps – OS, topographical etc.

• Cross curricular map work (focusing on historical links)

• Using maps for progression year on year

The National Curriculum states that it aims for all pupils to “know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day.” It also makes reference to “how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.”

During the session, we will consider:

• The chronology of events in Britain and the wider world from the Stone Age to present

• British people and/or events that have influenced the wider world

• People and/or events across the wider world that have influenced Britain

• How timelines can be presented and used in different ways in order to promote chronological understanding.

The National Curriculum states that “A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world.” And that “It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past.” In order to gain that depth of knowledge and understanding and to inspire curiosity, the children need to be shown the links between different time periods and historical peoples – the golden threads if you like.

During the session, we will consider:

• How well you understand and know the historical concepts within your curriculum

• How these concepts can be built into existing History topics

• A different approach to teaching History that is concept driven