Intent

Our intent at Woodside Academy, is for our history curriculum to be engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking. We encourage children to ask questions, take charge of their own learning, and explore ways to build their historical knowledge and skills. By studying past events and influential people, in the local area, and beyond, children gain a better understanding of how individuals have shaped the world around us. Our teaching is stimulating and personalised, helping pupils develop life skills such as empathy, independence, and critical thinking. Pupils experience a wide range of hands-on activities, including handling artefacts, participating in fieldwork, and exploring careers linked to the humanities. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, explore sources critically, and investigate why events happened and how they shaped Britain and the wider world. Classrooms feature timelines, with additional displays around the school, helping pupils understand chronology, recognise patterns, and make meaningful connections across different periods. Throughout their time at Woodside Academy, pupils are introduced to a wide range of historical vocabulary, which becomes more complex as they progress through the school.

• Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement 
• History Progression Map
• History Vocabulary Progression