History Curriculum Intent Statement

At St John’s, the aim of our History teaching is to focus on enabling pupils to think as ‘Historians’. We explore primary sources, research of historical events and ensuring that there is an understanding of the importance of how history shapes events of today.

History Curriculum Implementation Statement

At St John’s we use Rising Stars to facilitate the teaching of History. The teaching of History at St John’s focuses on helping our pupils understand historical events and their significance. To support the programme of study for History across the school, we provide opportunities wherever possible for visits to sites of historical significance. Topics are planned to build on prior learning and pupils are encouraged to ask questions, reference timelines and challenge thinking.  Within each lesson children apply their learning by answering a key enquiry question linked to either the learning objective or a key History skill.

Geography Curriculum Intent Statement

At St John’s, we want to ensure that all pupils are given the opportunity to develop experiences and understanding of Geography, inspiring and igniting their curiosity about the wider world.

Geography Curriculum Implementation Statement

At St John’s we use Rising Stars to facilitate the teaching of Geography. Purposeful and relevant geographical knowledge is at the centre of our Geography curriculum. We use a variety of teaching and learning styles in our geography lessons combining enquiry-based research activities with discrete teaching of geographical knowledge and skills. We offer pupils the opportunity to use a variety of data such as maps, statistics, graphs, pictures  and aerial photographs. Wherever possible, pupils are involved in ‘real’ geographical activities. Within each lesson, children apply their learning by answering a key enquiry question linked to either the learning objective or a key Geography skill.