At Sherington, the Humanities curriculum aims to spark in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. Our high-quality programmes of study have been developed to provide them with a comprehensive knowledge of Britain’s past and develop their understanding of significant locations in the wider world and key events in world history.
The programmes of study for Humanities at Sherington have been designed to equip pupils with the skills to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence and develop a well-rounded perspective and judgement.
As well as studying and learning about the wider world and significant historical events, the children’s learning is centred around the school’s locality – which provides a rich and varied landscape for them to explore and learn from. Using the local environment enables them to learn through direct experience and first-hand investigation as well as placing their learning in a personal context. As they progress through the school, children become more aware of the process of change and the diversity of societies as well developing a greater understanding of their own identity.
At Sherington, the Humanities curriculum provides an excellent stimulus for cross-curricular learning opportunities. The children learn about different environments and historical events through a varied and creative range of subjects from the arts, English, ICT and D&T. It aims to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning about the world and its diversity in all.
