This History teacher video focuses on helping children identify similarities and differences when comparing sources, time periods, and perspectives. In Key Stage 1, children begin by exploring how aspects of life such as homes, toys, and celebrations have changed or stayed the same over time, using photographs and artefacts before progressing to written sources.

In Key Stage 2, pupils work with a wider range of materials—including portraits and written accounts from different viewpoints—to understand how context, purpose and perspective influence the information sources provide.