History & Geography

History Curriculum Intent 

At Heathfield Academy we have shaped our curriculum in response to the National Curriculum and its coverage. Additionally, we have taken into account our locality, key local figures and events plus our children’s and their families’ heritage. Our desire is for our children to have an understanding of changes over time and the impact the past has had on our current lives. Furthermore, we aim for our children to develop critical historical, yet transferable, skills; being able to compare, contrast, research, observe, discuss, question, make connections and draw conclusions.

Geography Curriculum Intent 

Geography at Heathfield Academy is real, relevant and authentic. We have based our Geography on the national curriculum and its coverage. In addition to this, we have taken into account our locality and environment plus our children’s and their families’ nationalities into our studies.

The most prominent concept that weaves through our geography curriculum alongside others is that of cultural awareness and creating an inclusive curriculum. We believe that it is crucial to instil a real sense of curiosity and fascination into our pupils to find out about the world and the people who live there. The aim is to include diversity and global issues every term.

Furthermore, through conceptual learning, we plan for our children to develop real and tangible experiences through our geography curriculum by giving them opportunities to recognise their interdependence with the world by utilising skills that encourage them to collect, analyse, interpret and communicate geographical sources and data.