At Robsack Wood Primary Academy, 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)

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.