This History teacher video introduces the concept of continuity and change, a key historical concept from the National Curriculum. It explains how children should identify what has stayed the same and what has changed over time, rather than looking at events in isolation. Teachers are guided to support pupils in comparing historical periods—either with the present or with other points in history—and in understanding the reasons behind continuity and change.

The video demonstrates how to use tools like the Kapow Primary timeline and highlights examples from the curriculum, such as comparing the Stone Age to the Iron Age in lower key stage two, or exploring ancient Greece in upper key stage two. It supports teachers in helping pupils build chronological awareness and make meaningful historical comparisons.

This History teacher video introduces the concept of teaching chronology, an essential foundation for developing pupils’ understanding of historical concepts such as cause, effect, continuity, and change. It explains how children progress from sequencing simple events in the Early Years to organising historical events on timelines through Key Stage 1.

The video explores practical strategies for teaching chronology, including sorting artefacts, using story-based picture timelines, and creating physical timelines such as washing lines or human timelines. It emphasises the use of time vocabulary and questioning to check understanding. Teachers are encouraged to regularly revisit and build upon timelines to help children develop a strong sense of historical sequence and support deeper learning across the history curriculum.