Our History curriculum is designed to help children understand how the past has shaped the world they live in today. Through carefully sequenced units, pupils explore significant events, civilisations and individuals, developing a secure sense of chronology and an appreciation of how societies change over time.

What Children Learn

Throughout their time at school, pupils build a broad and rich knowledge of:

• Key periods in British history, from prehistoric Britain to modern times

• Ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Greece and Rome

• Significant individuals who have influenced change

• Local history and how our community has developed

• Non‑European societies that provide a wider global perspective

This knowledge is revisited and deepened as pupils move through the year groups, helping them make meaningful connections between different historical periods.

Developing Historical Skills

History is an enquiry‑driven subject, and pupils learn to think critically about the past. They develop skills in:

• Asking thoughtful, perceptive questions

• Evaluating a range of historical sources

• Understanding cause and consequence

• Identifying similarities, differences and trends over time

• Considering different interpretations of events

• Communicating ideas clearly through writing, discussion and presentation

These skills help children understand not only what happened, but why it happened and how we know.

How Kapow Supports Our History Curriculum

We use Kapow Primary History to support the planning and delivery of our curriculum. Kapow provides:

• Clear progression of knowledge and skills from Early Years to Year 6

• Structured enquiry questions that guide learning and deepen understanding

• High‑quality resources, including videos, source materials and teacher guidance

• Opportunities to explore diverse histories, ensuring representation and breadth

• Support for disciplinary thinking, helping pupils understand how historians work

Kapow ensures that lessons are engaging, well‑sequenced and accessible, while giving teachers the flexibility to adapt content to the needs of their class and local context.

Coverage of the National Curriculum

Our History curriculum, supported by Kapow, fully meets the requirements of the National Curriculum for History, ensuring pupils study:

• Changes within and beyond living memory

• Significant events and individuals in British history

• Local history studies

• Ancient civilisations and non‑European societies

• Historical enquiry and interpretation skills

Our Aim

Through our History curriculum, we aim to inspire children to:

• Develop a secure understanding of the past

• Think critically about evidence and interpretations

• Recognise how history shapes the present

• Appreciate the diversity of human experience

• Become curious, reflective and informed learners