🏺 History at Cottesbrooke
History at Cottesbrooke is about sparking curiosity and giving children a sense of identity, change and continuity. We want them to become thoughtful, independent thinkers who ask questions, explore evidence, and understand that the past has shaped the present.
🧒 In the Early Years
In Nursery and Reception, History is part of Understanding the World. Children begin to develop a sense of time through:
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Talking about themselves and their families
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Sequencing familiar events
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Exploring old and new objects
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Celebrating cultural and historical events (e.g. Bonfire Night, Remembrance, Eid, Diwali)
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Learning about important people from the past, such as Marie Curie and Rosa Parks
⏳ In Key Stage 1
In Years 1 and 2, children explore a range of time periods, significant individuals and events, including:
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Our local area’s history (e.g. John Curry, Jack Grealish, Acocks Green)
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Toys past and present
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Important historical figures like Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale, Mary Anning, Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus
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Events and traditions such as the Great Fire of London and Christmas in Victorian times
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Time travel comparisons between Medieval, Victorian and modern schools
Children use timelines, artefacts, storytelling and role play to develop a sense of chronology and to explore how lives, communities and beliefs have changed over time.
