History
Our History curriculum is delivered across four cycles, which are split into two milestones. Throughout Years 3 and 4, pupils learn the foundational skills of each subject for Milestone 2 across two learning cycles. In Years 5 and 6, pupils learn the fundamental foundations for Milestone 3 across another two cycles. The cycles are designed so that they can be delivered in separate or mixed year groups.
By the end of Year 4 and Year 6, pupils will have covered all the creative themes and topics for their milestone. Our pupils' learning journeys are represented through our subject pathways. The pathways show the order in which pupils will learn the content of each cycle, consisting of the acquisition, development and application of ‘skills knowledge’ and ‘sticky knowledge’ for each topic. The key concepts are repeated in each cycle as students progress in their understanding of them.
Key Concepts
Investigate and interpret the past
This concept involves understanding that our understanding of the past comes from an interpretation of the available evidence.
Build an overview of world history
This concept involves an appreciation of the characteristic features of the past and an understanding that life is different for different sections of society.
Understand chronology
This concept involves an understanding of how to chart the passing of time and how some aspects of history studied were happening at similar times in different places.
Communicate historically
This concept involves using historical vocabulary and techniques to convey information about the past.