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The Curriculum and Assessment Review on history September 2026 update – Implications for GCSE historyThe Curriculum and Assessment Review has singled out GCSE history as requiring ‘significant review’. There have been calls to tackle...
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Dealing with misconceptions – An example from Y3 ancient civilizationsIf you are wrestling with the best way to cover all ancient civilizations, rather than just looking at Ancient Egypt,...
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What your EYFS history teaching should be focussing onWhen deciding how EYFS might contribute to pupils’ understanding of the past, it is important that we don’t overcomplicate matters...
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On the move – assessment taskPupils sequence 3 images of transport over the last 60 years Subscribers only: You must be logged in to view this...
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On the move – EYFS – KQ1 – What different types of bicycle do we all ride nowadays?Collection of wheeled vehicles, trikes, scooters etc. What do they have in common? And what is different? Develop vocabulary needed...
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On the move – EYFS – KQ2 – What did we use to move around when we were younger?Discuss and decide which ages of people would ride in or ride on each bicycle. What features do all the...
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On the move – EYFS – KQ3 – How are the bikes of others in the family different to ours?Pupils are shown images of older children and adult bikes which they have to match to individual who would ride...
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On the move – EYFS – KQ4 – How different were bikes when your grandparents were your age?Pupils can sort 6 images into ‘then and now’ and identify 3 ways in which they knew that three were...
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On the move – EYFS – KQ5 – How else do we move around today?How else do we move around today? Children are able to list at least 4 different types of most popular...
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On the move – KS1 – KQ6 – How has transport changed since your grandparents were your age?Some children extend their understanding of change by sequencing three images. Children increase their vocabulary by including phrases such as...
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Introducing the Primary History Curriculum Health CheckAs we know schools are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate the effectiveness of their history curriculum, not just...
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Refining your use of AI in primary history. A second lookIn our first detailed article on AI and history in primary history we explored the best ways of using AI...
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Teaching the Vikings: seeing the wood for the treesWhenever you teach a topic as exciting and colourful as the Vikings there is a strong temptation to focus on...
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Using history to help create a more cohesive societyIn March 2026 the British government published its policy paper on community cohesion: Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive...
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Leaving Y6 with a Big Picture of history in mindI often wonder what sort of lasting experience of history pupils leaving school in Y6 take with them. Will it...
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Teaching historical concepts at KS2 : from lists and definitions to meaningful encountersMany of you have been asked to include in your long term planning evidence of coverage of specific historical concepts,...
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Ipswich – significant people and eventsIpswich is one of England’s oldest continuously inhabited towns, with a history shaped by trade, craftsmanship, and maritime connections. Settlement...
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Swansea – significant people and eventsAs a coastal city Swansea’s history has been shaped by trade, industry, and its role as a gateway between Wales...
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Stoke on Trent – significant people and eventsStoke-on-Trent’s history is closely linked to pottery, industry, and the development of modern manufacturing. The city was formed from six...
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4 key things you need to know about the likely shape of the new history curriculum for first teaching in 20281.There seems to be a commitment from the DfE to ensure that the revised National Curriculum is not significantly different...
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Our Top 10 resource suggestions for your local history topic at KS1 and 2By way of celebrating local history month in May we are offering you top 10 resources you can’t afford to...
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Cambridge – significant people and eventsCambridge is obviously best known for its role in education, learning, and intellectual life. Although settlement in the area dates...
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Much more than meat munchers and berry chewersWhy the Bronze Age diet was more varied and sophisticated than we first thought A new study from the University...
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Bath – significant people and eventsBath’s identity has been shaped by hot springs, architecture, and centuries of visitors. Its story begins in the Roman period,...
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Preston – significant people and eventsPreston’s development reflects the wider story of England’s industrial growth. Although settlement in the area dates back to Roman times,...
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Truro – significant people and eventsTruro’s history has been shaped by trade, religion, and regional identity. Although Cornwall has ancient origins, Truro developed most strongly...
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Plymouth – significant people and eventsPlymouth is a historic port city in Devon with a strong connection to exploration, naval power, and migration. Its natural...
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Gloucester – significant people and eventsGloucester is one of England’s oldest cities, with a history shaped by Roman settlement, religious importance, and strategic location. Founded...
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How do I know I am teaching history in the right way? A few pointers for non-specialistsWhen your colleagues, who have to master 11 subjects after all , feel that they need a few pointers to...
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Chester – significant people and eventsChester is one of England’s best-preserved historic cities, with a past that stretches back almost 2,000 years so makes a...
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