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History

Subject Leader: Laurence Atkinson (latkinson@cashesgreen-pri.gloucs.sch.uk)

History at Cashes Green

History is an important part of our curriculum because we believe the learning of history enables our children to develop an understanding of where we have come from and how we can learn lessons from the past. Children should grow their knowledge of historical contexts, and understand where different people, dynasties and civilisations have fitted into history. Through history, our children learn valuable skills in observation, analysis, justification and critique, helping them to question and challenge what they are told in an ever-changing online world.

Link to EYFS framework.

Link to National Curriculum Programme of Study for KS1 and KS2

Our Key Knowledge and Skills

Reception

Chronological Understanding

Sort objects into old and new
Discuss why some objects are old and new.

Using Sources

Talk about pictures of familiar situations in the past

Explanation

Uses everyday language related to time
Talk about a significant individual from the past
Talk about who is in my family

Understanding the Past

Understand and speak about events in past, present, future
Identify how I have changed since I was a baby

Year 1

Chronological Understanding

Say whether things are old or modern. Put objects in order by age.

Using Sources

Recognise things from the past which are similar to what might be used today
Identify by naming and indicating historical artefacts in sources
Describe what can be seen in sources, either pictorial or written.

Explanation

Categorise different information from sources
Explain ideas in simple terms using a historical source

Understanding the Past

Observe and recognise similarities between people now and people in the past

Year 2

Chronological Understanding

Order basic historical events and objects which they have learned about in relation to present day.

Using Sources

Compare and contrast different sources of information. This could be a comparison between a historical era and present day, or a comparison between two different historical eras.

Explanation

Recall key words, dates and information in relation to a specific topic.
Reason/speculate why or how something may have happened using sources

Understanding the Past

Observe and recognise differences between people now and people in the past

Year 3

Chronological Understanding

Order historical periods and events using dates to support.

Using Sources

Summarise key information from sources and make an overall statement.

Explanation

Explain what could have happened in a historical period using evidence

Understanding the Past

Explain what is different and similar about the past and explain why

Year 4

Chronological Understanding

Order historical periods and events they have learned about independently and add to a dated timeline

Using Sources

Synthesise by using different evidence to build an answer to a question.

Explanation

Demonstrate understanding by answering a range of questions with extensive use of evidence.

Understanding the Past

Suggest how life might have been different for different people in the past and explain why

Year 5

Chronological Understanding

Suggest where different historical periods and events fit in time using pictorial and written clues

Using Sources

Empathise with people and decisions by taking into account the historical context
Justify decision made by historical people, using what you know about the context.

Explanation

Reach informed conclusions by using evidence and explaining what this means for a person or civilisation.

Understanding the Past

Give reasoned opinions about a preferred period of history to live based on historical evidence.

Year 6

Chronological Understanding

Confidently say when periods and events happened in relation to others using evidence

Using Sources

Critique the decision of historical leaders and ways of life and think about alternative choices and consequences

Explanation

Make reasoned judgements about the decisions of historical leaders or key pivot points – will they be remembered in a positive or negative light and why.

Understanding the Past