History

History

 

At Revoe Learning Academy, we aim to ignite a passion for the past and inspire our children to become inquisitive young historians. Our history curriculum is designed to develop curiosity, critical thinking and secure understanding of Britain and the wider world’s rich and fascinating heritage.

 

Our Approach

 

We believe history is more than dates and facts—it’s about understanding people, places and events that have shaped our world. Through carefully planned topics, children learn to ask perceptive questions, weigh evidence and develop perspective and judgement. This equips them with the cultural capital they need to thrive in our community and beyond.

 

Our Whole-School History Plan

 

Every child at Revoe is part of a shared journey through time. From the Stone Age to modern Britain, our topics connect across year groups, giving children a sense of continuity and progression which you can be seen below.

What your child is learning and when:

Year Group	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Y1	Blackpool Tower	The Moon Landing	The COVID-19 Pandemic
Y2	The Black Plague	The Great Fire of London	The American Civil Rights Movement
Y3	Stone Age to Iron Age	Ancient Egypt	World War I
Y4	The Romans	The Anglo-Saxons	The Vikings
Y5	Ancient Greece	The Aztecs	The Tudors
Y6	Early Islamic Civilisation	The Victorians	World War II

 

Specialist Provision Classes:

Learning Garden 1	The Black Plague	The Great Fire of London	The American Civil Rights Movement
Learning Garden 2	Stone Age to Iron Age	Ancient Egypt	World War I

 

EYFS – Understanding of the World:

Reception

Guy Fawkes & ‘Changes from Birth’.

Neil Armstrong & ‘ Emergency Services’

‘Transport of the Past’ & Life Cycles

 

Alongside our year-group topics, every child at Revoe explores two significant historical events each year: Guy Fawkes: The Gunpowder Plot and Remembrance Day. These are revisited annually with increasing depth so children build a richer understanding as they progress through school.

In addition, Year 3 take a special role by hosting our annual Remembrance Day service, giving them a meaningful opportunity to develop their oracy skills while honouring this important occasion.

 

Celebrating Our Bespoke History Wall Art

 

We are proud to have commissioned stunning, bespoke wall art that showcases all the topics taught at Revoe. This vibrant timeline is more than decoration—it’s a learning tool.

Children use it to recall prior learning, make connections and spark curiosity about what’s next. It’s a visual anchor for their historical journey and a celebration of our commitment to high-quality history education.

 

Topic Resource Boxes

 

Each topic taught comes with its own resource box filled with artefacts, books and hands-on materials. These boxes bring history to life, encouraging children to ask questions, explore evidence and deepen their understanding. From replica Roman coins to World War II gas masks, these resources make learning tangible and exciting.

 

What Makes A good Historian

 

• An excellent knowledge and understanding of people, events, and contexts from a range of historical periods and of historical concepts and processes.
• The ability to think critically about history and communicate ideas very confidently in styles appropriate to a range of audiences.
• The ability to consistently support, evaluate and challenge their own and others’ views using detailed, appropriate and accurate historical evidence derived from a range of sources.
• The ability to think, reflect, debate, discuss and evaluate the past, formulating and refining questions and lines of enquiry.
• A passion for history and an enthusiastic engagement in learning, which develops their sense of curiosity about the past and their understanding of how and why people interpret the past in different ways.
• A respect for historical evidence and the ability to make robust and critical use of it to support their explanations and judgments.
• A desire to embrace challenging activities, including opportunities to undertake high-quality research across a range of history topics.

 

History Progression Document