Teaching Year 1 History

Knowing and being able to explain the sequence in which your pupils will experience their history topics is an important part of the history subject leader’s role. But it can be difficult to be sure what works best. With our wealth of experience we are well placed to give you this crucial advice. Indeed, we nail our colours to the mast so that our planning, lessons, assessment and progression all follow the same rationale and are pitched to particular year groups.

Generally, the fine distinction between year groups cannot be empirically proven by research but having worked with 500 primary schools on their history curriculum over 18 years the following resources are suitable for year 1.

That does not mean it cannot be taught in other year groups. Of course, let’s face it, whether it is taught in term 3 Year 1 or 10 weeks later in term 1 Year 2 is hardly likely to matter that much.