History

History

At Chilwell Croft Academy, we inspire a lifelong love of History while developing strong subject knowledge and skills in line with the National Curriculum.

What History looks like at Chilwell Croft:

• A diverse, engaging and inclusive curriculum from EYFS to the end of KS2
• Exploration of key events, periods and people that shaped Britain and the wider world
• History and Geography drive our non‑core curriculum, creating meaningful links across subjects
• Strong cross‑curricular links with English to enrich vocabulary and understanding
• Learning enhanced through local visits and experiences

How we teach History:

• Knowledge‑rich lessons that build on prior learning
• Teaching organised into progressive blocks for depth and retention
• Explicit teaching of historical vocabulary and enquiry skills
• A secure understanding of chronology, from the Stone Age to modern Britain by KS2
• EYFS follows Development Matters, supporting Understanding of the World

The impact on our children:

• Children can explain what History is and why it matters
• Confident use of historical language and enquiry skills
• Curiosity and independence in learning about the past
• High standards evident through work, discussion and pupil voice

Careers linked to History:

• Historian
• Teacher
• Lawyer
• Archaeologist
• University Lecturer or Professor