The ‘Our Wonderful World’ curriculum area comprises the subjects of History, Geography, and Languages.
We challenge the children with new experiences from all around the world! We teach them about our place in the world and to think carefully about how we can protect it for future generations. We teach them about how diverse our community is and how special this makes us.
Please click here to read the Sping 2026 ‘Our Wonderful World’ curriculum areas newsletter.
History
History is the study of change over time, and it covers all aspects of human society. Political, social, economic, scientific, technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious and military developments are all part of history.
Our Aims
To inspire our children about the world in which they live
To understand reasons why the world changes
To understand similarities and differences in key historical events and to know that we can learn from mistakes made
To understand the impact of humans on each other and the world
To help children to understand important events around the world
To help children solve problems and ask questions
Please click here to read the Knowledge Progression in History document.
Our Outcomes
Geography
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time.
Our Aims
To inspire our children about the world in which they live
To develop a love and respect for the world around us
To understand reasons why the world changes
To understand the impact of humans on each other and the world
To help children to understand important events around the world
To help children to understand that we are part of a much bigger community
Please click here to read the Knowledge Progression in Geography document.
Our Outcomes
Languages
Our Aims
To inspire children to learn about other languages and cultures.
To develop a love for learning a foreign language.
To help develop communication skills, including key skills of speaking and listening and extending their knowledge of how language works.
To understand different perspectives of the world, encouraging them to understand their own culture and that of others.