History
Mrs C Sanders is the subject lead for History at Cottam.
History at Cottam
History is such an exciting and engaging subject where we can learn all about what has gone before and how this has impacted on the present and how it will continue to do so for the future.
At Cottam our aim is to deliver a broad and varied history curriculum with learning that makes meaningful links to our Cottam community and beyond.
Our scheme of work encompasses statutory areas of learning along with local history learning to engage and create meaningful understanding for our pupils.
We have 4 over-arching Substantive Concepts that are threaded through our topics. These are:
Past and Present
Society
Invasion
Civilisation.
These concepts have been carefully chosen to ensure that knowledge is revisited and built upon so that children can make meaningful connections with their prior learning and build on what they already know.
We want our children to think like Historians through our Disciplinary Concepts of :
Cause and Consequence
Sources and Evidence
Change and Continuity
Historical Interpretations
Historical Significance
Similarities and Differences.
History in EYFS at Cottam Primary School
EYFS – Understanding of the World. Understanding the World involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community. The frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them – from visiting parks, libraries and museums to meeting important members of society such as police officers, nurses and firefighters. In addition, listening to a broad selection of stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems will foster their understanding of our culturally, socially, technologically and ecologically diverse world. As well as building important knowledge, this extends their familiarity with words that support understanding across domains. Enriching and widening children’s vocabulary will support later reading comprehension.
History in EYFS In EYFS, historical learning begins in ‘Understanding the World’ where children begin to make sense of their local surroundings, their community and the wider world. Through the EYFS curriculum, our children will explore, through child led play, concepts and experiences relating to History and the passing of time.
By engaging with a wide selection of fiction and non-fictional texts, rhymes and poems and experiences, children will engage with and develop Historical skills of Chronology through concepts such as Past and Present. They will be able to talk about Similarities and Differences between things in the past and now, drawing on their own experiences and what has been experienced within the EYFS setting.
The stories and language used in EYFS will allow for the modelling, repetition and immersion of phrases that will help children develop their first Historical vocabulary.
Our children will have their first introduction to the concept of Sources and Evidence, exploring different artefacts through touch and observation that allow for questioning and engagement and interpretation.
Our children will transition into Key Stage One with the skills, knowledge and vocabulary that will allow them to continue to develop their understanding of History in Year One and beyond through our Substantive Concepts of Past and Present and Society.
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Black History Month U.K 2025
The theme for this year is .....
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
The theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe.
Black History Month U.K. 2024.
The theme for this year is...
'Reclaiming Narratives.'
The theme of reclaiming narratives, focuses on sharing stories of Black history and culture, as well as correcting historical inaccuracies.
This includes less well-known and untold stories, as well as stories about famous historical figures.
Listening to these stories, and learning about historical figures and their achievements, can inspire the younger generation to dream big.