History

Intent

At Compass Point Primary, our history curriculum aims to ignite children’s curiosity about the past and help them understand how history has shaped the world they live in today. We provide a rich and varied history education that explores a broad spectrum of global, national, and local events.

Our pupils learn to think like historians by, asking questions, making connections, and understanding change through time. Through studying significant people and events, children develop a sense of chronology, identity, and belonging.

Through our diverse History curriculum, children experience ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the unfolding story of early British history, including the Stone Age, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings. As pupils move through the school, they explore significant national and global events, including The Great Fire of London and The World Wars. This aims to create meaningful connections to our local Bristol heritage

A key part of our curriculum celebrates the unique history of Bristol. We shine a spotlight on local heroes, stories, and landmarks to help children appreciate the city’s diverse heritage and its influence on wider history.

History Curriculum Documents