The BEP Curriculum Improvement offer includes specialist–led subject networks in English and in 10 foundation subjects. Each course will be delivered by experts in their field. This session will be led by Andrew Wrenn.
This practical session will brief Subject Leaders on the main findings of the 2023 OFSTED survey of deep dives in history, Rich Encounters with the Past. This is an important but densely written document which the session will unpack carefully. Examples of good practice will be highlighted which can be acted on straight away while advice will also be given on avoiding pitfalls which the report also identifies.
Building Pupil Knowledge through SchemaThe National Curriculum expects pupils to be taught about substantive concepts in Primary History and this is certainly what OFSTED look for on a deep dive. This practical session will show how careful curriculum design can build pupil knowledge and schema of such concepts as they progress through Primary History. Using the concept of Trade as an example, Subject Leaders will see how pupils can deepen their understanding of a concept over time, revisiting it at regular intervals across medium term plans from EYFS through to Y6 using the model of a spiral curriculum.
This practical session will explore how substantive and disciplinary knowledge in Primary History can be assessed together, looking at the concept of Cause and Consequence as an example It will show how careful curriculum design can deepen pupil understanding of a concept as they progress through Primary History. The role of retrieval activities, pupil voice, and forms of tasking will be considered carefully in line with OFSTED expectations.
