Bishop Martin CE Primary School History Subject Overview Autumn One
Autumn Two
Spring One
Spring Two
2Yr Old
People and Communities Starts to understand simple concepts of time through routines, such as knowing when it’s time for a nap or mealtime.
People and Communities Demonstrates awareness of daily routines and their place in these routines, starting to anticipate what happens next (e.g., “It’s nap time now,” or “It’s time for bed”).
Nursery
Past and Present Begins to make sense of their own life story and family history by talking about personal events or family members (e.g., “This is my mummy, she was at my birthday party”). Shows an early understanding of time by recognizing and talking about daily routines and simple sequences of events (e.g., "After lunch we go outside to play").
Past and Present Begins to talk more about their own family’s history or events that have happened in the past (e.g., “When I was a baby I used to crawl”). Can talk about past events in more detail, such as their experiences from the previous day or over the weekend, showing an early understanding of the concept of past and present.
Reception
Past and Present Begin to understand the concepts of now and then (e.g., talking about things they did yesterday, things they do now, or things that happened before they were born). Talk about changes in their own life and in their family (e.g., looking at old photos of family events or birthdays).
Summer One
Summer Two
People and Communities May begin to talk about past events with more clarity (e.g., “I went to the zoo last week” or “We had a birthday party”). Shows awareness of family routines and structures, linking them to specific times of day or activities (e.g., “Daddy works in the morning” or “Mummy cooks dinner”) Past and Present Begins to talk about their own life story with more clarity and detail, recalling events, family milestones, and experiences. Demonstrates an understanding of their place in time by talking about personal memories and comparing past events with present.
Past and Present
Past and Present
Begin to understand that things can be different in the past and present (e.g., talking about how technology or toys have changed).Show interest in the past through stories, pictures, and artifacts.
Recognise that some things in the past are different from how they are now (e.g., talking about how transport or homes looked in the past compared to now).Develop an understanding that history can be learned through objects, photographs, and stories (e.g., talking about the past in relation to their own life or family history).
Year One
Changes in my Local Area
The Great Fire of London
Kings, Queens & Leaders
Year Two
Great Changemakers of the World
The Stone Age (Opening Worlds)
The Bronze and Iron Age (Opening Worlds)
2025 – 2026 Year Three
Ancient Egypt
Cradles of Civilisations
Indus Valley Civilisations
Persia & Greece
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great
Year Four
Ancient Egypt
Cradles of Civilisations
Indus Valley Civilisations
Persia & Greece
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great