Curriculum CPD – History & Geography

Introducing Geography and History in the Early Years Led by David Weatherly & Sheena Wright

The Early Years Foundation Stage reforms to the Understanding the World educational programme, together with the new Past and Present and People, Culture and Communities Early Learning Goals have accentuated the need to establish strong and identifiable Geography and History provision at the foundation stage.  The day will provide timely and valuable support for EYFS and Geography and History leads and members of SMT seeking to clarify their understanding and manage the implementation of the revised learning and development and assessment requirements for Geography and History in the EYFS.

Key Objectives – all colleagues will leave the day:

• Understanding the major concepts and skills that underpin Geography and History teaching and learning and how these help children make sense of the world at the foundation stage.
• Able to plan progression in geographical and historical knowledge, understanding and subject vocabulary.
• Knowing how to ensure curriculum continuity, sequencing, and development with Key Stage 1 and across mixed aged classes.
• Recognising how the Characteristics of Effective Learning and links to other areas of learning can be key drivers in developing geographical and historical enquiry at the foundation stage.
• Having reviewed examples of learning enquiries using artefacts, storytelling, talk, visits, role play and primary sources to develop a child’s temporal and spatial awareness.
• With an extensive range of CPD materials to support the development of effective practice amongst colleagues in their own schools and settings.