Through the ‘I wonder’ topics, pupils develop a sense of identity and a cultural understanding based on their heritage. They learn to value their own and other people’s cultures in modern, multicultural Britain as well as learning how significant events (both historical and geographical) shape our lives today. Children consider how these factors combine to influence the choices we make.

Our Humanities ethos uses a knowledge-engaged approach to our curriculum. We use the Focus Learning Challenge curriculum as the basis of our programme of study which is adapted to suit our local context and the needs of our pupils. ‘I wonder’ questions are used as drivers to ignite the children’s curiosity and interest. The questions encourage children to develop the skills necessary to gain the required knowledge. Whilst History and Geography are the main drivers, we endeavour to find the right balance by ensuring that we interweave core subject skills and creative and expressive arts across the learning to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which deepens understanding and makes links between learning.

Experiential learning is at the forefront of the Grange Humanities curriculum. Children have the opportunity to bring their learning to life through experience days, trips, workshops, use of the imagination station and immersive weeks. These experiences are designed to instil the love of learning and prevent a narrowing of our curriculum whilst embedding knowledge and skills across all learning.