HISTORY
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'History is taught at Burley St Matthias from EYFS to Y6 as a progressive story, enabling students to build and connect their historical knowledge. Each year group is driven by its own internal narrative which is designed to support the children’s ability to make connections across periods of history.
The EYFS curriculum allows children to be Brilliant Burley Citizens where they explore the lives, roles, cultures and beliefs of people in Burley, understand their own family trees and how they have changed from being a baby to being 5. The children will also be Inquisitive Explorers where they will use first-hand experiences and knowledge to explore the changing world around them and explore journeys through looking at old forms of transport.
From Y1 to Y6, each year group focuses on three overarching enquiry questions per year, guiding the teaching of each lesson. Each lesson addresses a sub-enquiry (LC) with a precise focus, contributing to answering the main question. This structure ensures a coherent sequence, moving from question to knowledge and then to an answer.
The KS1 curriculum moves from the known to the abstract: Y1 covers local history and changes within living memory, while Y2 expands to topics beyond living memory, such as explorers and The Great Fire of London. Units on Carnival and Explorers are designed to celebrate and expose children to diverse cultures and histories, promoting broader representation.
In KS2, each year group follows its own narrative to help children connect historical periods: Y3 covers the ancient world and early human development; Y4 explores Britain's story from prehistory to Anglo-Saxon and Viking conflicts; Y5 focuses on civilisations rich in knowledge and culture that have influenced modern life; Y6 examines the shaping of modern Britain, from Victorian industrialisation to WW2, concluding with a local study on Harewood House and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Our history curriculum includes immersive workshops, guest speakers and trips to historical sites, museums, and landmarks. These experiences bring history to life, allowing children to engage with artefacts and settings, enhancing their understanding and contextualising each period's narrative. This active engagement helps students build meaningful knowledge beyond the classroom.'