History

History

History at King Richard III

At King Richard III, we believe history is more than just facts—it’s a way for children to explore the past, celebrate achievements, and learn important lessons that help shape a better future.

What Do We Want to Achieve?

We want every child to develop a love for history and understand how past events shape the world today. Through exciting lessons, stories, and activities, children will start to ask "why" and "how" things happened and think critically about how the world can change.

How Do We Teach History?

For Nursery and Reception Children: We use fun stories and simple questions to help children think about clues and emotions. We also introduce the idea of "time" by talking about what happens now and next in their daily routine.
For Older Children: We build on these skills each year, helping them understand real historical events. By the time they reach Year Two, they will be able to look at facts carefully and share their own opinions.

Our history curriculum ensures children learn in a fun, thoughtful, and structured way, so they develop important skills for life—like questioning information and recognising fake news!

Helping Children Find Their Voice

We know how important communication skills are, so we focus on building vocabulary and confidence in speaking (Oracy skills). This helps children to express their thoughts clearly and understand history better.

Connecting to Our Community

Many of our students are new to the area—and sometimes even new to the UK! To help them feel at home, we include lessons about local history, helping them understand and appreciate their new community.

A Flexible Curriculum for Changing Families

We welcome many new students throughout the year, so our history lessons follow ‘golden threads’—three main themes woven into learning: Technology, Social Change, and Monarchy. No matter when a child joins us, they can always connect past lessons with new ones.

Celebrating Diverse History

With students from different backgrounds, it’s important that our history lessons represent a wide range of people and events. We want every child to see themselves in history and understand that everyone has shaped the world we live in today.