History

• How did you design your curriculum?

• How have you made sure you are covering the National Curriculum?

• What is your intent for history?

• How does history contribute to children’s cultural capital?

• Could you outline the breadth in the history curriculum?

• What is your approach to spacing in your curriculum?

• What is your model of progression in history?

• How do you monitor that your curriculum maps are being implemented effectively?

• How clearly defined are your end points on your curriculum maps?

• How do you assess learning in history?

• Could you tell me what I would see in lessons?

• Could you tell me what I would see in the children’s books?

• What does greater depth in history look like?

• How good is your curriculum for all pupils?

• Do you have any underachieving groups?

• What is attainment on entry?

• How does history contribute to the development of literacy and numeracy skills?

• How does history support the development of SMSC?

Impact:

• How long have you been subject leader for history?

• What are the expectations of subject leaders in your school?

• What are your main roles and responsibilities as subject leader for history?

• Can you outline your leadership strengths and areas to develop as history subject leader?

• Do you receive any non-contact time and if yes, how is it used?

• Can you explain the 2-3 key priorities you are working on this year as history subject leader?

• Is history well resourced?

• Can you give me an example of a leadership action you took and the impact it has had on standards in history?

• What CPD have teachers had to help them deliver the history curriculum effectively?

• What do governors know about history?

• Do you have a policy for history?