At The Pochin School we believe that learning about the past and key historical events provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. It helps them to develop an understanding of the world around them and how significant times and people have led to the world we have today. It develops their curiosity and investigative skills and encourages them to ask investigative questions.
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Theodore Roosevelt
Intent, Implementation and Impact
Progression of Skills
Curriculum Cycle
Enrichment Activities
At The Pochin School, we aim to bring the curriculum alive!
As part of our local history study, we have looked at the life and times of Richard III. We visited the museum in Leicester and took part in an archaeological workshop. We were also lucky enough to have one of the archaeologists who worked on the actual dig come in to talk to us!
We had a visit from the archaeologist who discovered Richard III – Matthew Morris. It was amazing to listen to what he had to day about ‘The Lost King’
Take a look at our Ancient Egyptian Day when the children in Years 3, 4 and 5 had a visit from Queen Cleopatra and her scribe, Sati. Throughout the day, the children experienced mummifying a pharaoh, market trading, pyramid building and storytelling!
Family Projects
We encourage our children and families to work together on projects linked to our main curriculum focus of the half term. Here are some fabulous examples of what our children have done at home to consolidate their understanding for a recent topic on the Stone Age to the Iron Age:
Key Stage 1 Vocabulary
Lower Key Stage 2 Vocabulary
Upper Key Stage 2 Vocabulary
Class 1 and 2 Knowledge Organisers
2022 – 2023
Homes Through History – Coming Soon!
2021 – 2022
Where’s Pudding Lane? (The Great Fire of London)
Blast Off! (The Moon Landing)
Children should be seen and not heard! (Victorians)
Coming Soon!
Class 3 and 4 Knowledge Organisers
2022 – 2023
Gladiators Ready! (Romans) Coming Soon!
Board the Long Ship (Anglo-Saxons and Vikings) Coming Soon!
2021 – 2022
Hunter Gatherers (Stone Age To Iron Age)
