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History

History is not just about the past — it’s about helping our pupils understand the world today and their role in shaping the future.

đŸ« History at Silver Springs Academy

“History is not just about the past — it’s about helping our pupils understand the world today and their role in shaping the future.”

📌 Our Vision

At Silver Springs Academy, we bring History to life. Through engaging lessons, real-world experiences, and deep exploration of both local and global history, our pupils develop:

‱ A love of learning about the past
‱ Skills to think critically and ask meaningful questions
‱ Respect for different cultures and communities

🎯 Our Intent – Why We Teach History

We aim to give every pupil:

  • Knowledge of major historical events, people, and civilisations
  • Understanding of how the past influences the present
  • Empathy through exploring diverse cultures and perspectives
  • Critical thinking skills to analyse sources and challenge ideas

Our curriculum is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for History and rooted in relevance — helping pupils connect the past to today’s world.


🧠 Our Implementation – How We Teach History

History at Silver Springs Academy is brought to life through:

✏ A Structured Curriculum

  • Key concepts revisited over time for deeper understanding
  • Chronology, change and continuity, cause and effect, and diversity built in

Creative & Active Learning

  • Role-play, storytelling, debates, artefact analysis, and themed days
  • Cross-curricular links to English, Art, Geography, and PSHE
    Carefully sequenced topics from EYFS to Year 6

🚌 Trips & Visitors – Making History Real

Our pupils love History because they experience it first-hand:

  • Regular trips across Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, and the North West, including:
    🏰 Castles
    đŸ›ïž Museums
    🏭 Industrial heritage sites
    🧭 Local landmarks
  • Guest speakers: including local historians, reenactors, and community members
  • Workshops and re-enactments that bring the past to life

✅ Our Impact – What Pupils Take Away

We measure the success of our History curriculum by:

  • ✅ High engagement and pupil voice — children love learning history
  • ✅ Strong recall of key facts and vocabulary
  • ✅ Pupils confidently sharing thoughtful ideas and questions
  • ✅ Respect for difference, diversity, and heritage
  • ✅ A growing sense of pride in Stalybridge and the North West’s historical legacy

In Summary

At Silver Springs Academy, History is an immersive and exciting journey.
We go beyond textbooks — through vibrant lessons, hands-on learning, and enriching trips, we help pupils develop:

  • Knowledge of the past
  • Skills for the future
  • A love of learning that lasts a lifetime