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History

At Wildridings Primary School, our history curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong interest in the past. We aim to help children understand how history shapes the world we live in, exploring the processes of change, the diversity of societies, and the challenges people faced in different times. Our approach encourages children to think like historians, developing skills in enquiry, critical thinking, and interpretation.

Our history lessons are rooted in the National Curriculum for History, which emphasizes the importance of building historical knowledge while also developing key skills. Through engaging, hands-on activities, children are encouraged to ask questions, weigh evidence, and evaluate different perspectives. We believe that history should be active, creative, and meaningful, so we offer a range of real-life experiences, including visits to historical sites, role-playing, and interactive learning opportunities.

Throughout their history journey, children at Wildridings will develop the ability to:

  • Ask perceptive questions and think critically about historical events and sources.
  • Analyse and evaluate evidence, drawing conclusions from different viewpoints.
  • Understand the diversity of past societies and reflect on how history influences their own identity and the world today.
  • Make connections across subjects, linking history with geography, English, and other areas of the curriculum to deepen understanding.

By making links to other subjects, we encourage a broader, more integrated approach to learning. This allows children to make meaningful connections with the world around them, helping them to see history as a vital part of their education and personal development. Through this approach, we hope to inspire our pupils to become inquisitive, reflective individuals who can think independently and understand the relevance of history in shaping the future.

These interactive resources and fun websites will help children not only learn about history but also enjoy the process, engaging them with a range of activities, virtual tours, and games that bring historical events and figures to life. 

For Primary-Aged Children (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2)

  1. BBC Bitesize – History

    • Offers a variety of interactive lessons, videos, and quizzes about key historical topics for primary school children. It covers both KS1 and KS2 topics, including historical events, famous people, and different periods in history.

  2. History for Kids

    • An educational site offering simple, child-friendly explanations of history topics ranging from Ancient Egypt and the Romans to the World Wars. Includes articles, fun facts, and quizzes.

  3. The British Museum – Kids Section

    • Provides interactive games, activities, and articles related to ancient civilisations, famous historical events, and objects from history. The site links to the museum’s collections, offering children a digital exploration of world history.

  4. National Geographic Kids – History

    • A child-friendly portal that features articles, videos, and photos on historical events, famous people, and ancient civilisations. Topics include ancient cultures, history makers, and natural history.

  5. The National Archives – Learning

    • A wealth of primary and secondary sources from British history, presented in an accessible format for children. The site includes interactive learning resources, including quizzes and videos about different periods in history.

  6. Ducksters – History

    • Offers easy-to-read articles on a wide range of historical topics, from the ancient world to modern history. The site includes facts about famous events, people, and places, alongside quizzes and games to reinforce learning.

  7. The History Channel – Kids

    • An accessible platform with child-friendly explanations of historical events and figures, offering video content and interesting facts for children aged 7-11.

  8. Timelines.tv

    • Provides children with interactive timelines that explore key events in world history. The site uses video and animations to bring historical events to life, making it a great resource for visual learners.

  9. Fun Kids Radio – History Podcasts

    • Fun Kids offers an engaging way for children to learn history through podcasts that explore famous historical events, figures, and everyday life in different periods of history.

  10. Primary Homework Help – History

    • This site provides useful resources for primary-aged children studying history, covering topics such as the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, and the Tudors, with fun facts, games, and quizzes.

Interactive Games and Learning Tools

  1. The Horrible Histories Website
  • The Horrible Histories website features fun, interactive activities, videos, and games based on the popular TV series. Children can explore different time periods in history in an entertaining and memorable way.

  1. History World – Interactive Timelines

    • Offers an interactive timeline that allows children to explore world history through a chronological approach. They can click on events to learn more about them, making it a useful tool for developing an understanding of historical periods.

  2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm – Medieval History Game

    • A fun, educational game that lets children explore medieval life in a historical town. Children can interact with characters and explore various aspects of life in medieval times.

  3. World History Atlas

    • An interactive online map and timeline that shows the development of civilisations and historical events. Children can click through key moments in world history to learn more.

Digital Museums and Virtual Tours

  1. The Museum of London – Learning

    • A range of online resources and virtual tours of the Museum of London’s collections. Children can explore the history of London from prehistoric times to the modern day through interactive lessons.

  2. Virtual Tours of Ancient Egypt – The British Museum

    • Take a virtual tour through the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt section. It provides an interactive, visual exploration of the history, culture, and artefacts of Ancient Egypt.

  3. The Louvre Museum – Educational Resources

    • The Louvre offers educational resources and virtual tours of some of the world’s most famous art collections. This can be a great resource for children learning about historical art and civilisations.
  1. Curriculum - History
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