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History at Parochial

'Parochial Cares', our mission is to prepare children for the future by living, learning and growing together in God. 
To live life... life in all its fullness

- (John 10:10)

Vision:

At Parochial, we aim to provide a high-quality history education that helps pupils gain a secure, coherent understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. We equip children to ask perceptive questions, think critically, evaluate evidence, debate different viewpoints, and develop perspective and judgement.

Our curriculum enables pupils to explore the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies, and the relationships between different groups across time. It encourages them to reflect on their own identity and the challenges of the past, while building transferable skills that support learning across the curriculum. Above all, we aim to inspire a lifelong curiosity and love for history.

Implementation:

Click an image below to see how we embed our school values through History at Parochial.

At Parochial we are:

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  • Educating for Dignity and Respect through History

    Educating for Dignity and Respect through History

    Through history, pupils develop respect for the lives and experiences of people from different times, cultures, and backgrounds. They learn about significant social movements, such as the impact of Black history and the power of protest to drive change. Pupils consider themes of dignity, fairness, and justice, and explore how events such as World War II affected daily life for ordinary people.

    By studying a diverse range of historical perspectives and figures, children learn to appreciate the complexity of the past and recognise the importance of mutual respect, both in history and in their own lives.

  • Educating for Hope and Aspiration through History

    Educating for Hope and Aspiration through History

    History introduces pupils to a wide range of people, events, and ideas that inspire hope and ambition. Pupils learn about the achievements of diverse historical figures, such as Boudicca, Julius Caesar, L.S. Lowry, Martin Luther King Jr., and monarchs including King John, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria. Through these studies, children consider the motivations, values, and perseverance that drove these individuals, inspiring them to reflect on how they too can make a difference in the world.

  • Educating for Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills through History

    Educating for Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills through History

    Historical learning begins in the Early Years, where children develop an understanding of their own past, family history, and changes over time through stories, photographs, artefacts, and play-based learning.

    In Key Stage 1, pupils begin to develop a chronological framework of British and world history. They explore changes within living memory and significant events beyond living memory, focusing on themes such as the lives of significant individuals who have shaped the world, including Roald Amundsen, Robert Falcon Scott, Neil Armstrong, Alexander Graham Bell, Rosa Parks, and Samuel Pepys. Pupils also begin to ask and answer simple historical questions, using evidence to understand how we know about the past.

    In Key Stage 2, pupils deepen their chronological understanding of local, British, and world history. They develop as historians by asking historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity, difference, and significance. Topics include:

    • The Stone Age and how life has changed over time

    • Ancient Egypt, including Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb

    • The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain

    • Ancient Greece and the birth of democracy

    • The History of Monarchy in Britain

    • World War II, focusing on the lives of soldiers, evacuees, and the impact of conflict

    Children use a range of sources to construct informed responses, developing skills in research, critical analysis, and historical writing.

  • Educating for Community and Living Well Together through History

    Educating for Community and Living Well Together through History

    Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on local history. Through the ‘Manchester and its Mills’ theme, pupils explore the industrial heritage of Manchester and the North West, learning about working conditions, community life, and the impact of industrialisation on society.

    Our WWII unit encourages pupils to honour local heroes, including through visits to the local cenotaph to learn about remembrance and reflect on the sacrifices made by others. Pupils develop an understanding of how communities have evolved over time and how historical events continue to shape the world we live in today.

Impact

Our well-sequenced and ambitious history curriculum equips pupils with a secure, chronological understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. Pupils leave Parochial with the ability to ask thoughtful questions, think critically, and evaluate evidence. They can explain how the past has shaped the present, both locally and globally.

Our children are ready for the demands of the secondary curriculum, with strong historical vocabulary, analytical skills, and the confidence to engage in informed discussions about the past. They understand that the transferable skills they have developed—critical thinking, analysis, and communication—will support them across the curriculum and beyond.

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