At The Milford Academy, we believe that it is our responsibility to pass on powerful knowledge to our children. Thus, we aim to deliver a curriculum that helps pupils to gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of both Britain and the wider world and of key historical figures.  We also aim to foster a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them.

All children will leave The Milford Academy with an understanding of the important changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the present day, as well as an understanding of world history. They will experience using a range of engaging sources, visitors and trips to explore key people from a range of backgrounds and cultures as well as studying important events. All children will have the opportunity to present their own work in a range of ways as well as develop their communication skills to discuss and question. Children will begin a chronological understanding of their own personal history in EYFS, time events and people in KS1 and then build on this in KS2 by comparing and contrasting different time periods and considering the impact of historical events on how we live today. Through their learning in history, children will gain an understanding of their place within the world and how the past has shaped the present. Historical skills such as the understanding of the importance of evidence, understanding that there is always more than one interpretation of any event and knowing how to think critically will prepare our pupils for life in an increasingly complex modern world.

Please have a look at the documents below that outline, in detail, the history curriculum our pupils experience.

Stephen Goff

History Lead