At St Michael’s CE Primary School, our History curriculum aims to inspire curiosity, wonder and a deep appreciation for the past. We want our pupils to think like historians — to question, to explore evidence and to make thoughtful connections between events, people, and societies across time.

Through our hybrid approach, drawing on the strengths of Collins Connect History and Kapow Primary History, we provide a curriculum that is both knowledge-rich and skills-driven. We ensure children not only gain chronological understanding and factual knowledge but also develop the analytical, evaluative and reflective skills needed to interpret the past.

History at St Michael’s enables pupils to:

• Build a coherent narrative of Britain’s past and that of the wider world.
• Understand how historical events shape the present and influence the future.
• Recognise diverse voices and perspectives, promoting empathy, equity and inclusion.
• Develop resilience and curiosity as they question sources, challenge ideas and form reasoned judgements.

We want every pupil to leave St Michael’s with a lifelong fascination for history and be confident, critical thinkers who can view the world through the lens of time, cause and consequence.

Scheme of Work: Collins Connected History 

Scheme of Work: Kapow - History

History - Programmes of Study for KS1 and KS2