Humanities

At Fortitude School we have developed a humanities curriculum that comprises of History and geography. Through our teaching of humanities we intend to ignite curiosity and a grow mind set for all of our young people.

History

At Fortitude School we believe that all of our young people should gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world which helps to stimulate children’s curiosity to know more about the past.

Our children will be taught to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. Our History curriculum ensures that children will have a chronological understanding of British history from Stone Age to present day.

They are able to draw comparisons and make connections between different time periods and their own lives. Interlinked with this is the need to look at world history such as the ancient civilisations of Greece and the Mayans and Egyptians.
The units are enriched by cross curriculum work when appropriate. Children learn through enquiry-based learning opportunities to gain a greater understanding of Britain’s and the World’s history. 

Geography

At Fortitude School, we believe that Geography helps to provoke and answer questions about the natural and human worlds, encouraging all of our young people to develop a greater understanding of their world and their place in it.

Geography also helps to develop a range of investigation and problem-solving skills that are transferable to other curriculum areas and which can be used to promote children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Geography is, by nature an investigative subject, which develops an understanding of concepts, knowledge and skills.

At Fortitude School, we seek to inspire in all of our young people a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives; to promote children’s interest and understanding about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.

At Fortitude School, we have adopted the Cornerstones Curriculum to enhance our teaching of humanities. Their creative and thematic approach to learning is mapped to the Primary National Curriculum to ensure comprehensive coverage of national expectations.

Our Humanities curriculum will be delivered through Imaginative Learning Projects (ILPs) which will provide a rich menu of exciting and motivating learning activities that make creative links between all aspects of our children’s learning.