Bringing History to Life in KS2

We are currently not running this course but you can book one of our consultants to run this (in your setting, at your choice of venue or online). Please get in touch with our consultancy department for more details consultancy@focus-education.co.uk 

History is a fantastic subject to explore. It can offer so much to children in terms of knowledge and skills that can be applied to other subject areas and across different contexts. We must support children in developing these in an engaging way and work hard to bring history to life.

There are some amazing aspects of history we can approach in KS2 that can really set children up for further studies in the subject and beyond. If we can build on the learning that has successfully been put in place in KS1, our children will develop a love of the subject and life-long skills in a purposeful and relevant way.

During the session, we will consider:

• The significant aspects of history that we are expected to teach in KS2;

• The subject knowledge required to teach KS2 history well;

• Innovative ways to approach the teaching of history in KS2;

• Developing learning using an enquiry approach;

• Utilising books to really engage learners in history and reading alongside each other.

Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development Statement

This course is underpinned by rigorous scholarship and supported by continual development and support. It meets the DfE’s Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development in the following ways:

• This professional development course has a focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes;

• It is underpinned by robust evidence and expertise, and is clear on intended outcomes and objectives;

• There is an expectation of collaboration and there will be expert challenge;

• The course is part of a CPD programme designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement within their school, and sustain improvements over time.

This course is available to buy as a CPD Video. Find out more here.