In Years 5 and 6, pupils develop their understanding of complex historical concepts, including change, continuity, cause and consequence, and significance. Through carefully sequenced enquiries, pupils investigate a range of historical periods and civilisations, analysing evidence, evaluating interpretations and drawing informed conclusions. Children are encouraged to think critically, make links across different periods of history and articulate their understanding using increasingly sophisticated historical vocabulary. This prepares pupils to become reflective historians with a secure understanding of how the past continues to influence the modern world.

Knowledge organisers provide an overview of the key knowledge, vocabulary and concepts pupils will learn in each unit of work. They support pupils in remembering and revisiting important learning, helping them build a secure foundation of knowledge over time.

We use knowledge organisers to support retrieval practice, strengthen long-term memory and help pupils make connections between new and prior learning. Families are encouraged to use them at home to discuss and reinforce learning with their children.