Our approach to History
Intent behind curriculum delivery
At Hollymount Primary School, we aim to deliver high-quality history education that will help pupils gain an increasingly mature, informed perspective and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world and how it connects to our modern world. Pupils become detectives, as they develop their independent interests and curiosities. We aim to build an awareness of significant events and individuals in global, British and local history and recognise how things have changed over time. History will support children to appreciate the complexity of people’s lives, the diversity of societies and the relationships between different groups. Studying history allows children to appreciate the many reasons why people may behave in the way they do, supporting children to develop empathy for others while providing an opportunity to learn from mankind’s past mistakes. Our history curriculum aims to support pupils in building their understanding of chronology in each year group, making connections over periods of time and developing a chronologically-secure knowledge of History.
Curriculum Overview
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Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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A1 |
How am I making history? ( 5 lessons) |
What is a monarch? (6 lessons)
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British History 1: Would you prefer to live in the Stone Age, Iron Age or Bronze Age? ( 6 lessons) |
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British History 5: What was life like in Tudor England? (7 lessons) |
Who were the significant people of the Victorian Empire and how do we know about them? (weeks 1-6)
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A2 |
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British History 3: How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain? (6 lessons)
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What was the impact of World War II on the people of Britain? (Weeks 1-2) |
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Spr 1 |
How have toys changed? ( 5 lessons) |
How did we learn to fly? ( 5 lessons)
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British History 2: Why did the Romans settle in Britain? (6 lessons) |
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What did the Greeks ever do for us? |
What was the impact of World War II on the people of Britain? (Weeks 3-7)
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Spr 2 |
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How was school different in the past?
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How did the achievements of the Maya civilisation influence their society and beyond? (6 lessons) |
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Sum 1 |
How have explorers changed the world? ( 6 lessons) |
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How different were the beliefs in Ancient Egypt? (6 lessons)
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How have children’s lives changed? (6 lessons) |
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What was the Sikh Empire? (weeks 1-6) |
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British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
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History and Geography and taught in alternate half terms
Progression/Links from Early Years Curriculum into KS1
Early Years have a “Topic led” curriculum which is an approach that works well for the “Development Matters EYFS, Non-Statutory Curriculum Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.” This includes the 7 Key Features of Effective Practice, The Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning and the 7 learning areas for the EYFS. Below is an example of the topics taught in Reception and also links to how Reception’s teaching and learning, through lessons and continuous provision, ensures that knowledge and skills taught, progress well into Year 1.
Curriculum Map - Units of work and intended learning
