The Corpus Christi History Curriculum
EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Theme: A Journey All About Me
- Focus: Personal history and understanding their own past.
Year 1
Theme: A Journey for Leisure
- Focus: Victorian Britain
- Topics: Invention of the steam railway, seaside holidays, The Wright Brothers and the first flight.
Year 2
Theme: A Journey for a Sense of Adventure
- Focus: Explorers
- Topics: Expeditions of Nellie Bly and Mary Kingsley.
Year 3
Theme: A Journey to Understand Different Cultures
- Focus: Ancient Civilizations
- Topics: Herodotus and his journeys to Ancient Egypt and Greece.
Year 4
Theme: A Journey to Gain Power
- Focus: Roman Britain
- Topics: Life in Roman Britain and the impact of the Romans on society.
Year 5
Theme: A Journey to Raid
- Focus: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons
- Topics: Viking raids and Anglo-Saxon life.
Year 6
Theme: A Journey for Safety and a Better Life
- Focus: Significant Historical Events
- Topics: The Titanic, the Potato Famine, and the Windrush generation.
This structure not only covers a wide range of historical periods and themes but also ties each year group’s learning to a specific journey, making history relatable and exciting for the students. If you need more details on any specific year or topic, feel free to ask!