MellorSubject Information: History
The intent of our history curriculum is to nurture curiosity and fascination about Britain’s past, promote and develop key transferable skills and appreciate the local and diverse world we live in; improving every child’s cultural capital to support their aspirations. The school and city’s rich history is celebrated and embedded throughout our curriculum to develop a deep understanding of their locality.
Vocabulary development is core to the teaching of History and children are expected to use subject specific and key concept vocabulary when exploring and summarising their understanding. Children are expected to demonstrate their developing oracy skills through a range of opportunities which include discussion based learning, sharing and asking questions, looking at primary and secondary resources and an oracy assessment.
Through an enquiry based approached, children are encouraged to ask perceptive questions, think critically and question evidence. We aim for children to gain knowledge and skills through experiential learning opportunities and immersive days. This enables them to deepen their knowledge and build strong schema so they remember more.
Policies
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Curriculum Documents
- Historical Concepts Guidance
- History Key Concept Vocabulary Progression
- History Progression Skills
- Nursery History Overview
- Overview of History KS1
- Overview of History KS2
- Reception History Overview
- Year 1 Topic Overviews
- Year 2 Topic Overviews
- Year 3 Topic Overviews
- Year 4 Topic Overviews
- Year 5 Topic Overviews
- Year 6 Topic Overviews
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Our Learning - History
This week, Year 3 children have started their new history topic. The children had an introduction to the Ancient Egyptians with a fun and engaging workshop at Cross Corners.
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool.bsky.social) 6 May 2026 at 11:28
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Year 2 took part in a Victorian wash day as part of their history work on the Victorians. We listened to the story of 'Mrs Tiggywinkle' by Beatrix Potter and then experienced what it was like to wash clothes in the Victorian Times.
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool.bsky.social) 6 May 2026 at 11:17
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— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool.bsky.social) 6 May 2026 at 11:17
1JHRE are so curious in History – we are developing our oracy skills by asking lots of questions. We are learning all about toys from the past! pic.twitter.com/vsTqphTqcP
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) January 26, 2026
Year 4 had a visit from a real Viking this week! She taught us all about how Vikings traded. We also explored Viking artefacts and did some weaving and name carving! pic.twitter.com/rdbPTd0yQh
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) November 7, 2024
Year 4 had a visit from a real Viking this week! She taught us all about how Vikings traded. We also explored Viking artefacts and did some weaving and name carving! pic.twitter.com/YRJQDP5AkO
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) November 7, 2024
Year 4 had a visit from a real Viking this week! She taught us all about how Vikings traded. We also explored Viking artefacts and did some weaving and name carving! pic.twitter.com/pgBqbiFUN2
— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) November 7, 2024
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