History

History at Thornhill will equip the children to make links between disciplinary concepts that are evident within a range of historical contexts. They should be knowledgeable about where the people and events they study fit within the chronological framework, drawing comparisons and contrasts between them within different periods. This will enable learners to develop substantive knowledge, confidently constructing their own conclusions about what happened in the past.

Following our school values:

Respectful:

By recognising their cultural identity in the diversity of our local and national community, we will be helping children to feel like they belong and are valued within society.
Children will recognise and compare key events in history and draw inspiration from the lives of significant people.

Resilient:

Children will ask perceptive questions, interpret different sources of evidence and develop their own opinion, perspective and judgement. They will be provided with the tools to lead their own historical enquiries.

Ready:

We want to inspire our children to become independent and resourceful learners who are able to apply their knowledge to make connections between local, regional, national and international history.
They will be equipped with historical vocabulary to be able to communicate their own interpretations of the past.