In the Early Years Foundation Stage,  children to develop a sense of the past through meaningful, hands-on experiences and enquiry. Children explore their own lives, families and communities, learning about changes over time and comparing past and present. Through stories, photographs, artefacts and discussion, pupils begin to build chronological understanding, develop historical vocabulary and ask questions about the world around them. This lays the foundations for future historical learning by fostering curiosity, communication skills and an appreciation of how people and events shape our lives.