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History

Curious minds, compassionate hearts: learning from the past, because “history is continuous, and every day makes its mark.”

H. G. Wells

Subject Lead: Mrs D Hall

At Thomas Coram CE School, we build on the curiosity and love of learning that children develop in their early years, whether at Victoria CE Infant School or elsewhere. Using the Kapow Primary scheme, pupils explore people, places, and events that have shaped our world, making connections between past and present, locally and globally.

Our lessons are hands-on and enquiry-based, encouraging children to ask questions, explore stories and use a range of evidence. They develop key historical skills, including chronology, cause and consequence, continuity and change, and interpretation of sources.

We explore five broad historical threads, now in greater depth:

  • Power, Conflict and Rule – understanding leadership, governance, and the impact of conflict.
  • Beliefs, Culture and Society – examining traditions, customs, religion, and daily life.
  • Movement, Trade and Innovation – exploring migration, commerce, and inventions that shaped communities.
  • Legacy and Change – discovering how past events, achievements, and decisions influence the modern world.
  • The World and Us – connecting local, national, and global histories to pupils’ own experiences.

Rooted in our Church of England ethos, we nurture wisdom, compassion, respect, and responsibility. By the end of KS2, pupils are confident, reflective learners who can make informed judgements, articulate their understanding of the past, and are ready for the next stage of education and life as responsible citizens.

When I grow up...

Here are some of the jobs you could aspire to do in the future as an historian:

Family Historian

Curator

Archaeologist

For more careers, visit Careers in History | First Careers

 

  
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