Churchwood Primary School
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History
At Churchwood Primary School, our goal is to provide children with a high-quality history education that transforms them into historians, fostering excitement and curiosity about Britain’s past and the broader world. Our intent is to equip students with the skills to inquire into historical events, ask critical questions, evaluate evidence, and develop a keen ability to compare eras and events. As historians, they will order events chronologically, use subject-specific vocabulary, and form perspectives based on British Values.
“A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world.” (National Curriculum 2014)
We will inspire pupils to develop wonderment and curiosity about past eras and events throughout the history of East Sussex, London, The United Kingdom and of the wider world. By using CUSP themes we will build memorable experiences that enhance learning and understanding.
We teach the full National Curriculum for History. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c2917e5274a1f5cc762cf/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_History.pdf
CUSP History
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Year 1 |
Changes within living memory |
The lives of significant people |
More lives of significant people |
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Year 2 |
Events beyond living memory |
Significant historical events, people, places in our locality |
Significant historical events, people, places in our locality Revisit – Events beyond living memory |
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Year 3 |
Stone Age – Iron Age |
Stone Age – Iron Age Rome and the impact on Britain |
Rome and the impact on Britain |
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Year 4 |
Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor |
Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor Ancient civilisation - Egypt or Shang Dynasty |
Ancient civilisation - Egypt or Shang Dynasty |
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Year 5 |
Ancient Greece |
Ancient Greece Comparison study – Maya or Benin and Anglo-Saxons |
Comparison study – Maya or Benin and Anglo-Saxons |
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Year 6 |
Local History Study - how did conflict change our locality in World War 2? |
Windrush generation |
5 significant monarchs or Battle of Britain |
Teaching and learning
CUSP History resources contain a wealth of evidence-led materials to support excellent teaching and long-term learning.
Local History
In local history we study the history of the school, the history of the railway and the impact of WWII on the local area.
History in EYFS
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), history skills develop through Understanding the World. Children explore concepts of past and present, connecting personal history to wider contexts. They identify similarities and differences, sequence events, and explore fairy tales, gaining insights into societal changes. Comparing toys from different eras helps them understand changes and consequences.
