Emmanuel History Curriculum

Statement of intent:

At Emmanuel, History is a key component of our broad and balanced curriculum as we aspire for all children to ‘live life in all its fullness’. Emmanuel’s History scheme of work is based on Kapow Primary’s history curriculum. It aims to inspire pupils to be curious and creative thinkers who develop a complex knowledge of local and national history and the history of the wider world. We want pupils to foster a love of learning through engaging and hands-on lessons that capture their interest and imagination.

Through our scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of significant events and individuals in global, British, and local history, recognising how things have changed over time. Notably, our curriculum promotes diversity by studying influential and significant figures throughout different sequences of work and across all historical periods. History will support children to appreciate the complexity of people’s lives, the diversity of societies, and the relationships between different groups. The curriculum 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.

Kapow Primary's History scheme 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. Each lesson is enquiry-led, with a strong focus on discussion and debate, utilising the historical strand of Historical Interpretation. This helps to develop pupils' understanding of how historians study the past and construct accounts by interpreting sources to form their own ideas and perspectives regarding past events.

In order to prepare pupils for their future learning in History, our scheme aims to introduce them to key substantive concepts including power, invasion, settlement and migration, empire, civilisation, religion, trade, achievements of humankind, society, and culture. Kapow Primary’s History scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage attainment targets in the National Curriculum, and the aims also align with those set out in the National Curriculum. For EYFS, the activities allow pupils to work towards the Understanding the World Development Matters statements and Early Learning Goals, while also covering foundational knowledge that will support them in their further history learning in Key Stage 1.

Curriculum Map

Please see below for the History curriculum map to find out what your child will be learning about in each year group.