History

In Key Stage 1 children start to develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. They know where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework and identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods. They use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical periods and use a variety of everyday historical terms. Pupils are encouraged ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand.

In Key Stage 2 children are expected to build on previous learning by continuing to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of local, British and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across periods of history. They should make connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms and regularly address and occasionally devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference, and significance. Pupils construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information and understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.

History Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement

History Curriculum Overview       

Whole School Curriculum Progression Map

History Topics         

Local History Scavenger Hunt