Us and the Before Times

Within the photographs below, there is evidence of our children understanding the major ideas and events that shape the way our British history is understood - in particular, historical significance and the contributions of Black Britons. This element of learning supports our pupils in identifying causes and consequences of historical events and in devising their own questions to carry out further enquiry work.

Our Links to History with Reception

Reception have been developing an understanding of past and present through talking about their families.  They enjoyed bringing in photos to share with the class and telling them about older and younger generations.  They have also shared important events, such as the birth of a sibling.

Changes During Our Own Lives with Year 1

Year 1 have been sequencing events in their own histories to further develop their understanding of the word 'past'.  They have reflected on what has changed since they were born up to the present day, in their own lives and in the lives of others. 

Historical Figures: Mavis Best, with Year 4

In their study of the Black British fight for civil rights, Y4 studied the work of Mavis Best.  Working collaboratively, they engaged in dialogic talk discussing the SUS law and its impact on young black men. Children learnt of the supplementary school (North Lewisham Project) set up for African-Caribbean children who were underachieving in schools in the Deptford area, and explored primary sources reporting  the demonstrations and government meetings she played a key role in. This learning encouraged children to explain the impact of her actions in the fight for equality.

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Within Y5’s local study involving immersion into the history of Greenwich landmarks and their connection to settlement, trade, royalty and leisure, children engaged with the remembrance plaque of Ignatius Sancho and explored his journey from enslavement to freedom. Delving deep, children interpreted maps, identifying colonies and major slave trade routes, and debated whether any individuals benefited. Using the historical context (oppression, ignorance, empire) children used primary and secondary sources to explore his fight in the abolition of slavery and the impact Ignatius had on the world.