Our approach
History at Castledown inspires pupil curiosity and fascination about Britain’s past and that of the wider world including ancient civilisations. At Castledown children gain historical knowledge and skills, not just through experiences in the classroom, but also with the use of fieldwork and educational visits.
The History curriculum is filled with first-hand purposeful experiences which enable all children to expand their horizons and benefit from a breadth of cultural opportunities. These enrichment opportunities give children the chance to take on challenges and delve deeper to extend their understanding.
At Castledown, our Geography curriculum inspires a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people, anchored in their own lives and experience. We have a central focus on developing critical curiosity, reasoning, reflection, motivation and resilience, building from the characteristics of effective learning in the EYFS. Our Geography curriculum achieves this with first hand purposeful experiences which enable all children to expand their horizons and benefit from a breadth of cultural opportunities. These enrichment opportunities give them the chance to take on challenges, delve deeper to extend their understanding and recognise how they can show kindness and responsibility in their community and beyond.
At Castledown, our Geography curriculum inspires a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people, anchored in their own lives and experience. We have a central focus on developing critical curiosity, reasoning, reflection, motivation and resilience, building from the characteristics of effective learning in the EYFS. Our Geography curriculum achieves this with first hand purposeful experiences which enable all children to expand their horizons and benefit from a breadth of cultural opportunities. These enrichment opportunities give them the chance to take on challenges, delve deeper to extend their understanding and recognise how they can show kindness and responsibility in their community and beyond.
Reception
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| All about me | Traditional tales and celebrations |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| Places we visit | Animals near & far. Habitats |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| Plants and animal growth | Under the sea |
All Reception subjects Next Reception Subject - Religious Education
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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My Local Area (H) |
Toys in Time |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Transport and Travel |
Transport and Travel |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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The United Kingdom |
Our Seaside: Now and Then (H) |
All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Religious Education
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Kings and Queens |
The Great Fire |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Planet Earth |
Planet Earth |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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They Made a Difference |
Life in Kenya (H) |
All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Religious Education
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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UK: Settlement and Land Use (H) |
Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Europe: Mountains (with a case study – Italy)
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Europe: Mountains (with a case study – Italy) |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Climate Zones and Biomes |
Ancient Greeks |
All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Religious Education
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Roman Invasions |
Roman Britain (H) |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Amazon: Rivers and Rainforests |
Amazon: Rivers and Rainforests
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| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Maya Civilization |
The USA |
All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Religious Education
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Anglo-Saxons and Scots |
Vikings |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Asia: Volcanoes and Earthquakes |
Asia: Volcanoes and Earthquakes |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Baghdad and the Middle East |
Victorians (H) |
All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Religious Education
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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Ancient Egyptians |
Global Challenges |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
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Conflict and Resolution |
Conflict and Resolution |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
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Mapping the World |
1066 Making Our Mark |
All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Religious Education