Rooted in our Christian values of love, courage and joy, our History curriculum encourages pupils to respect different perspectives, think critically and develop a lifelong interest in the past

Our History curriculum is carefully designed to build knowledge and skills over time. Pupils explore a range of historical periods, from ancient civilisations to modern history, while also developing a strong understanding of our local heritage in Idle, Bradford and Yorkshire. 

We want our pupils to:

• Understand how the past has shaped the present
• Develop awareness of local, national and global history
• Appreciate diversity in cultures, societies and beliefs
• Become thoughtful, informed citizens

• Key Stage 1: Understanding the difference between past and present through familiar events and significant individuals
• Lower Key Stage 2: Developing knowledge of historical periods, change over time and early civilisations
• Upper Key Stage 2: Exploring more complex societies, conflict and global history, with deeper analysis and understanding

• Chronology – understanding when events happened and how periods connect
• Enquiry – asking and answering questions about the past
• Use of Evidence – working with sources such as artefacts, images and texts
• Cause and Consequence – understanding why events happened
• Interpretation – recognising that history can be viewed in different ways

These skills progress from simple understanding in Key Stage 1 to deeper analysis by the end of Year 6.