History Curriculum
A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
Our Vision Intent
At St. Agnes, underpinned by our vision, ‘Learning together in God’s Love’, we aim to fully include every child in an immersive, rich, and structured history curriculum. Our intent is to provide a broad, balanced, and differentiated historical education, fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum and encompassing British Values.
In Year 1, we explore the concept of change over time, focusing on transformations in life over the past century. We expand this vision in Year 2, diving into more distant past events that have profoundly influenced modern life, thereby highlighting the importance of historical understanding.
In KS2, we construct a detailed picture of the early history of the British Isles, from the Bronze and Iron Ages up to 1066, examining Roman rule, Anglo-Saxon settlements, and Viking invasions. Alongside this, we study global ancient civilisations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Mayans, as well as key turning points in more modern history, such as the Battle of Britain. This teaching aims to equip pupils with knowledge about how Britain has been shaped by and influenced the wider world.
Implementation
Our implementation methods blend classroom experiences and fieldwork, capitalising on our local history-rich environment. We use a variety of resources, aiming for progressive development of historical concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling students to question, explore, and engage with their topics.
We also organise educational visits to historical sites, museums, and galleries, invite inspiring visitors to the school, and arrange events such as our Grandparents Day in Key Stage 1. These activities are designed to bring history to life, allow children to learn about their personal histories and those of their families, and link real-life experiences to their unique contexts.
Throughout this educational journey, we continuously instill critical thinking skills, the ability to weigh evidence and generate arguments, and a chronological understanding of historical events. Children are encouraged to ask questions about their learning and are given 'sticky learning' objectives, including key vocabulary, to study and embed into their long-term memory.
Our Curriculum in Pictures
Please click on the picture link to visit our gallery illustrating how our History curriculum is taught.
History Learning Journey
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History Learning Journey | [pdf 516KB] |
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Class 1 History Medium Term Planning
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EYFS Medium Term Planning History Summer 2 Understanding of the World - Countries | [pdf 135KB] |
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EYFS Medium Term Planning History Spring 2 Understanding of the World - Fantasy | [pdf 123KB] |
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EYFS Medium Term Planning History Spring 1 Understanding of the World - People Who Help Us | [pdf 124KB] |
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EYFS Medium Term Planning History Autumn 2 Understanding of the World - Traditional Tales and Christmas | [pdf 126KB] |
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Class 2 History Sticky Learning
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Wheels, Rails and Wings - Amelia Earhart Cycle 2 | [pdf 36KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning The Great Fire of London - Fire Fire Cycle 2 | [pdf 37KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Scott of the Antarctic Cycle 2 | [pdf 56KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Remember Remember Cycle 2 | [pdf 38KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Suffregettes - Annie Kenney Cycle 1 | [pdf 57KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Space Explorers - Neil Armstrong Cycle 1 | [pdf 56KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning My Memory Box Cycle 1 | [pdf 60KB] |
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Class 2 Sticky Learning Leading Lady - Mary Seacole Cycle 1 | [pdf 36KB] |
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Class 3 History Sticky Learning
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Tragic Titanic Cycle 1 | [pdf 39KB] |
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Exotic Egyptians Cycle 1 | [pdf 37KB] |
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Stone Age Cycle 1 | [pdf 49KB] |
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Rotten Romans Cycle 2 | [pdf 39KB] |
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Vile Victorians and Massive Mills Cycle 2 | [pdf 39KB] |
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Class 3 Sticky Learning History Anglo Saxon Settlements Cycle 2 | [pdf 40KB] |
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Class 4 History Sticky Learning
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Class 4 Sticky Learning History Vicious Vikings and Smashing Saxons Cycle 2 | [pdf 59KB] |
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Class 4 Sticky Learning History The Empire and Windrush Cycle 2 | [pdf 39KB] |
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Class 4 Sticky Learning History Groovy Greeks Cycle 2 | [pdf 38KB] |
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Class 4 Sticky Learning History World War II Cycle 1 | [pdf 79KB] |
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Class 4 Sticky Learning History The Mayans Cycle 1 | [pdf 82KB] |
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Impact
The impact of our curriculum aims to prepare children with the historical knowledge and skills necessary for Key Stage 3 and beyond. We desire for children to leave our school with a thorough, rounded understanding of history, capable of contextualizing and ordering historical events, and appreciating how the past has shaped the present. Our hope is that their education at St Agnes ignites a passion for the past that positively influences their future.
History National Curriculum
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The National Curriculum KS1 History Programme |
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The National Curriculum KS2 History Programme |
History Learning Resources
Please use the links below to access our learning resources.