At Maldon Court we aim to make history interesting, exciting and, most importantly, relevant.
History
Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to understand why things happened and what the consequences were. This leads onto discussions about responsible citizenship, which we consider to be a very important part of their overall learning journey.
In both Key Stage 1 and 2 we make history fun, by acting out scenes from the past and looking at artefacts to help build up a picture about events and characters. Our pupils love to act as time detectives!
Trips and visits to explore both the rich local history in and around Maldon and further afield gives pupils the opportunity to broaden their interest in history.
““Study the past if you would define the future.””
Geography
Geography helps to make sense of the complex world we live in. It brings real world issues into the classroom and helps pupils to understand what is happening in their local environment and beyond. They learn where places are, how landscapes are formed and how people and their environment interact. We aim to give our pupils the chance to get to grips with some of the big questions, which affect their world – both local and global.
In all year groups, geography lessons improve literacy skills through written work and make practical use of numeracy skills through data interpretation and graph work. Geography is more fun when it’s hands-on and we encourage fieldwork and working outside the classroom to reinforce learning.
““Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future.””
Religious Studies
The RE curriculum is designed to ensure that children make strong and sustained progress in Religious Education across ten key strands: Believing, Teaching, Celebrating, Sacred Places, Practices and Rituals, Pilgrimage, Expressing, Leading, Acting and Asking. The curriculum enables pupils to confidently explore and discuss a wide range of worldviews, demonstrate respect for differing perspectives and apply their learning to past, present and future social contexts.
Reflection is a central feature of the Worldview Explorers curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to reflect critically on their learning, enabling them to deepen their understanding of different beliefs and practices while developing empathy and respect for diversity. This reflective approach supports both academic progress and personal development, helping pupils to form well-informed and thoughtful viewpoints of their own.
““My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.””