At Ashbourne Hilltop Primary School, we view History not only as simple facts and dates but encourage pupils to become detectives who explore the past in an exciting way.  History is taught through a cross curricular approach giving pupils a chance to explore a wide range of sources from which the past may come alive.

History allows our children to compare and contrast, to examine how and why things have changed, to learn about historical characters and expand their research skills.  We want them to understand how people have lived in the past and compare this to modern life.  We encourage first hand experiences through handling real artefacts and wherever possible arranging field work visits to relevant sites of historical interest in the region or bringing in specialists for in-school workshops.

History KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/239035/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_History.pdf

Other Sites of Interest

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zcw76sg

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks1history.html#fireoflondon

http://www.firstschoolyears.com/history/people/people.htm

https://www.tudorhistory.org/