Our History Curriculum – Intent 

Our History curriculum is designed to ensure that all pupils: 

• Develop a secure chronological framework 
• Acquire meaningful knowledge of local, national and world history 
• Understand key historical concepts such as change, continuity, cause, similarity and difference 
• Learn to use historical sources and evidence 
• Build empathy and understanding of different lives, beliefs and experiences 

History at our school supports pupils’ cultural capital, helping them place themselves within a wider historical narrative. 

Implementation – How History Is Taught 

History is taught through: 

• Carefully sequenced units that build knowledge progressively from EYFS to KS2 
• A two‑year rolling programme to support mixed‑age classes 
• A strong focus on storytelling, discussion and enquiry 
• The use of artefacts, images, historical sources and visits 
• Opportunities for pupils to record learning in a range of ways 

Lessons encourage pupils to question, interpret and reflect, rather than simply recall facts. 

Key Historical Skills and Concepts 

Across the school, pupils are taught to: 

• Place events and people in chronological order 
• Ask historically valid questions 
• Identify cause and consequence 
• Compare periods, people and places 
• Use evidence from sources to support ideas 

These skills are revisited and deepened throughout pupils’ time at the school. 

History Beyond the Classroom 

History learning is enriched through: 

• Visiting historians and external providers 
• Hands‑on artefacts and workshops 
• Immersive theme days (e.g. The Great Fire of London) 
• Local history and community links 

These experiences bring history to life and help pupils understand that the past is something to be explored and questioned. 

Impact – What History Gives Our Pupils 

As a result of our history curriculum, pupils: 

• Speak confidently about periods and events they have studied 
• Show curiosity and respect for different ways of life 
• Make thoughtful links between past and present 
• Understand how history shapes identity and society 
• Are well prepared for further study in secondary school