We have places available across school, including Nursery. Please contact us on 01670 860769
We have places available across school, including Nursery. Please contact us on 01670 860769
Ellington Primary School

History

History at Ellington
At Ellington Primary, we follow Kapow Primary’s History scheme of work, which is designed to inspire pupils to be curious and creative thinkers who develop a secure understanding of local, national and world history. Our aim is for children to build the confidence to think critically, ask perceptive questions, and explain and analyse historical evidence.
Through our curriculum, pupils develop an awareness of significant events and individuals in global, British and local history, and explore how societies and ways of life have changed over time. History helps children to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the diversity of societies, and the relationships between different groups.
Studying History also enables children to consider why people behave as they do, supporting the development of empathy and allowing them to learn from the successes and mistakes of the past. Our curriculum supports pupils in developing a strong understanding of chronology, helping them make connections across different periods and build a secure chronological framework of knowledge.
We aim to develop pupils’ understanding of how historians study and interpret the past, equipping them with the skills to carry out their own historical enquiries. To prepare children for future learning, our curriculum introduces key substantive concepts such as power, invasion, settlement and migration, empire, civilisation, religion, trade, achievements of humankind, society and culture.
Kapow Primary’s History scheme of work ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum and supports pupils in achieving end-of-key-stage attainment targets while building a rich, coherent and engaging understanding of the past.

Curriculum Documents:

These documents providde an insight into our schemes of learning and our curriculum at Ellington. 
History S Plan:
This is our history S-Plan. It allows children to see their learning journey, from EYFS to Year 6, and to make links between unitrs studied, knowledge and skills.

Useful Links: 

Below are links to documents and websites which you might find useful. 

Places to visit in the North East:

Below you will find a selection of exciting local places to visit. These have been carefully chosen to enrich and enhance children’s learning by bringing the curriculum to life beyond the classroom.

History Curriculum End Points and Key Vocabulary:

Our end points and vocabulary documents provide a clear overview of the key knowledge, skills and subject-specific vocabulary that children are expected to have learned by the end of the academic year.

Curriculum Enrichement at Ellington:

Over the years, we have continually developed and enriched our history curriculum to provide our children with meaningful, memorable experiences that deepen their understanding of the past. Through workshops, visits, hands-on activities and encounters with people from our community, pupils are encouraged to think critically, ask questions and make connections across different periods in history.
In Year 1, children explore toys over time, interviewing grandparents and family members before comparing toys from the past with those of today. In Year 2, pupils investigate 'What is a monarch?', with Princess Kate as their class hero, enabling them to explore the role and significance of the Royal Family. Year 3 children take part in a Stone Age workshop, creating their own artwork inspired by prehistoric life. In Year 4, pupils develop their historical enquiry skills by using a range of sources to draw conclusions about the Romans. Year 5 enjoy an Ancient Greek workshop, exploring Greek theatre before designing and making their own Greek artefacts. They also take part in a residential visit to Beamish Museum, experiencing life as it was in the 1800s. In Year 6, children study the impact of war, with many of their class novels linking to wartime experiences and helping them develop a deeper understanding of this significant period in history.
Celebrating Ellington
Alongside these curriculum experiences, we are incredibly proud of Ellington's rich local history and ensure that our pupils develop a strong sense of place within their community. As a whole school, we have celebrated the heritage of Ellington through a range of exciting activities.
Our Early Years children visit local landmarks to compare photographs from the past and present, discussing how the local area has changed over time. Year 1 investigate coal mining and why it was so important to Ellington, while Year 2 visit the old school in the village, researching how education has evolved over the years. Year 3 study Ellington Collieryand its significance to the community, creating a collage of the iconic Big E. Year 4 step into the shoes of miners by interviewing our Chair of Governors, Mr Nelson, who worked at the Colliery for over twenty years, before visiting Woodhorn Museum to experience what life underground was like.
Year 5 explore the work of the Pitmen Painters, creating their own artwork inspired by the movement and visiting the gallery at Woodhorn Museum. Finally, Year 6 focus on the Miners' Strike, investigating its short- and long-term impact on the people of Ellington through interviews with former miners who worked at the Colliery during this significant period in history.
By combining local heritage with national and world history, our curriculum enables children to develop a strong understanding of the past while recognising the importance of their own community and its place in history.