History

In Key Stage 1, pupils should develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases
relating to the passing of time. They should know where the people and events they study
fit within a chronological framework and identify similarities and differences between ways
of life in different periods. They should use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms.
They should ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other
sources to show that they know and understand key features of events. They should
understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different
ways in which it is represented.

In Key stage 2, pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and
understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across
the periods they study. They should note connections, contrasts and trends over time and
develop the appropriate use of historical terms. They should regularly address and
sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and
difference, and significance. They should construct informed responses that involve
thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information. They should
understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.

Curriculum Intent

History Policy 2025-26

History Implementation Plan 2025-26

Skills Progression & Assessment

History Skills Progression

Vocab Progression

Grammarsaurus History Curriculum Vocabulary Progression

Impact

Year 1