The study of history at St Michael and All Angels Primary School is a rich and active experience. The children are taught a broad curriculum covering both British and World history, from ancient times to modern day. Through investigation, they develop enquiry and problem-solving skills and also learn how past events have influenced our lives today.

Topics are informed by the National Curriculum and are sensitive to children’s interests, as well as the context of the local area. The history curriculum at St Michael and All Angels is carefully planned and structured to ensure that current learning is linked to previous learning and that the school’s approaches are informed by current pedagogy.

History is taught in blocks throughout the year, so that children achieve depth in their learning. Teachers have identified the key knowledge and skills of each topic and consideration has been given to ensure progression across topics throughout each year group across the school. By the end of year 6, children will have a chronological understanding of British history from the Stone Age to the present day. 

Cross curricular links in history are specifically planned for, with strong links between the history curriculum and morning English lessons, as well as Art and DT lessons, enabling further contextual learning. 

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) follows the ‘Development Matters in the EYFS’ guidance which aims for children to develop an ‘Understanding of the World’ through broad exploration of the following aspects; People and Communities, The World and Technology.

HISTORY - Year Group Knowledge Organisers

Year 1 Autumn 2 ‘Turn Back Time - Toys’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 1 Spring 2 ‘Fire, Fire, Fire!’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 1 Summer 1 ‘Marvellous Medicine’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 2 Spring 1 ‘Fit for a Queen’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 2 Summer 1 ‘Sunlight Soap/Port Sunlight’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 2 Summer 2 ‘Sun, Sea and Sand’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 3 Autumn 1 ‘Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to Iron Age’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 3 Autumn 2 ‘The Roman Empire’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 3 Summer 1 ‘Ancient Egypt’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 4 Autumn 2 ‘Anglo Saxons’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 4 Spring 1 ‘Vikings’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 4 Summer 1 ‘Mayan Civilisation’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 5 Autumn 2/Spring 1  ‘Industrial Revolution & Victorian Times’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 5 Summer 1 & 2 ‘Ancient Greece’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 6 Autumn 2 ‘Life in the Trenches’ Knowledge Organiser

Year 6 Summer 1& 2 ‘The Slave Trade’ Knowledge Organiser