History: National curriculum coverage — mixed-age

This document shows how schools following our History: Long-term plan —mixed-age are covering the statutory requirements of the national curriculum for History. It also gives guidance about how our History lessons link to other curriculum subjects, to enable schools to plan cross-curricular links effectively.

 

Please visit our Kapow Primary History page for detailed information on our History curriculum.

 

To explore the curriculum for pupils, see:

Geography: National curriculum coverage — mixed-age

This document shows how following our Geography: Long-term plan — mixed-age gives coverage of the national curriculum attainment targets in the Geography curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

It also shows cross-curricular links with other curriculum subjects to help inform your planning.

For National curriculum mapping, see the Geography subject leader hub.

Knowledge organiser – History Y1/2 (B): What is history?

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit History, Y1/2 (B), What is history?

 

This resource is designed to introduce pupils to the concept of history by helping them explore their own past and understand the difference between past and present. It features a personalised timeline beginning with “the year I was born” through key milestones like “first birthday party” and “first day of school”, culminating in “now”. Supporting images and keywords such as memory, living memory, holiday, past, and present aid pupils in identifying events that shape personal and collective history. This resource lays the foundation for historical thinking through relatable, everyday experiences.

 

Art and design: Key skills and knowledge by unit

This document shows the skills covered in each year group from EYFS to Year 6 and which units focus on developing those skills.

 

Other related documents:

 

 

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Webinar: How to approach sensitive topics in RSE & PSHE

Discover how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for your pupils with careful consideration and planning.

In this webinar, subject specialist Sarah Huggins:

 

  • Guides you through discussing topics that may be considered sensitive or difficult.
  • Explores ways to cover these topics safely and effectively in the primary classroom.
  • Discusses ways to ensure that the learning environment is supportive for children.
  • Considers staff well-being in relation to teaching these topics.

 

Also, see how our RSE and PSHE scheme can support your school in covering these topics effectively.

Geography: Progression of geographical concepts

This document demonstrates how pupils understanding of key geographical concepts is expected to build as they follow the Kapow Primary Geography curriculum covering:

 

 

The geographical concepts covered include:

 

  • Place
  • Space
  • Scale
  • Interdependence
  • Physical and human processes
  • Environmental impact and sustainable development
  • Cultural awareness and diversity

Religion and worldviews: Equipment list

Knowledge organiser: Geography – Y 1/2 Where am I?

A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Geography, Y1/2 (B), Where am I?

 

This resource is designed to help pupils build foundational geographical understanding by exploring maps, aerial photographs, and the use of directional language. It introduces key locational terms such as left, right, behind, close to, and in front of, along with concepts like aerial photograph and map symbols. The UK map is included to familiarise pupils with the four nations and key geography skills. This resource supports early spatial awareness and positional vocabulary, fostering pupils’ confidence in describing location and direction in their local environment.

 

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