Last year saw the new Labour government abort plans to create a model primary history curriculum which would have offered a clear way of making your history curriculum more inclusive. This was a real shame as it was meant to be advisory only and not mandatory. Without such a model, schools have to pick their own way through this weakly-trodden field.
We are all now focusing on teaching history from multiple viewpoints, incorporating narratives of different cultures, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds. You will see this echoed in our schemes of work. How often will you see a key question phrased as ‘How different was..?’ thereby ensuring that the focus for the enquiry would be undoubtedly on the theme of diversity.
We need to go further as there are significant benefits in offering a more inclusive history curriculum in terms of engagement, the sense of belonging and ensuring equitable access to
