Curriculum Coverage Year 1 - Year 6

Our history scheme of work ensures coverage of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study whilst also reflecting local history.

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Year 1	Toys - Past and Present	Homes in the past	The first moon landing Historical figure: Neil Armstrong
Year 2	Great Fire of London and the Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead	Kings, Queens and Castles Comparative visit Raby Castle and Barnard Castle	Local History The history of the railways Historical figure: George Stephenson
Years 3 and 4 Cycle A 2025/26	Local History The history of coal mining in the North East and its reliance on the railways.	Local History The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain- invasion and settlement with a focus on the North East.	Anglo Saxons and Vikings: Struggle for the Kingdom
Years 3 and 4 Cycle B 2026/27	Stone Age to Iron Age Homes, hunting, gathering and early farming	Ancient Egypt Incorporating visit to Oriental Museum	Ancient Greece
Years 5 and 6 Cycle A 2025/26	Crime and Punishment	The Victorians	Local History Ship building in the North East
Years 5 and 6 Cycle B 2026/27	WWII: Britain at War	Anglo Saxons and Scots: Settlement in Britain Incorporating visit to Jarrow Hall	How similar and how different were the Mayans to Stone Age Britain?

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