An exemplar for subject scrutiny- especially useful for those new to foundation subject leadership. This resources gives examples of what might be looked for (although this is dependent on your school development plan) and feedback points. It can be adapted for use.

A template of questions to ask pupils in KS1/2 about their history learning.

A resource sheet to aid pupils in developing sentences using fronted adverbials with commas . The story of Beowulf is used as stimulus. Pupils must add their own adverbial phrases to the beginning of given sentences. How many ways can they rewrite the sentences with different openers? How does the effect change with their choice of opener? Planning and smart board are available to accompany this resource.

A resource to ensure that pupils are thinking about a text full and are able to ask questions about it. Pupils use the question words provided to use as a starting point for generating questions about their given text.

A useful template for supporting pupils write a summary. By using the boxes in the left hand column pupils are prompted to prove the next piece of information leading to a coherent summary of a text/extract. Suitable for any year group and can be made easier or more challenging through the choice of text being used.

A document outlining the progress expectations for each year group 1-6 in history. Can be matched to any sequence of learning in history and is a great tool for checking that learning has the required coverage. It can also be used as a teacher self assessment tool and planning aid.

A chart to help keep track of how often pupils in your class are reading during each week, and across each term. One side displays two terms. It is a good time saver to print a second copy for the following two terms, and when mounting on card, stick the sheets on both sides. This way you have up to four terms ready and only have to turn the chart round. Tip- Make sure you leave a few spaces blank at the bottom, you never know when you might end up with a new child!

A class chart to plot when homework has been completed and handed in. One side displays two terms. It is a good time saver to print a second copy for the following two terms, and when mounting on card, stick the sheets on both sides. This way you have up to four terms ready and only have to turn the chart round. Tip- Make sure you leave a few spaces blank at the bottom, you never know when you might end up with a new child!

A whole school overview for the history curriculum yr 1-6

A smart board to accompany a sequence of four lessons on historical settings using the Children of the New Forest as stimulus. This resource also includes a weekly carousel for guided reading with suggested activities.

A sequence of four lessons, using the Children of the New Forest as stimulus, looking at historical settings. This planning focuses on the part of the story where the children have lost their home, Arnwood, to a fire set by the parliamentarian soldiers. Pupils have the opportunity to think about how the different characters might have felt about the fire and demonstrate how they might continue to write as if they are the character. This sequence has been written with year 4 in mind but would be suitable with year 3 pupils or older. A smart board to accompany the lesson is also available.

An assembly written to show case learning that had happened over a term on the English Civil War. It involves pupils taking on the part of key historical figures to give the audience some background in to this area of history. There are also suggested opportunities for pupils to show work. A song suggestion is available.

Smart board to accompany planning (also available as part of a bundle) on story writing using The Children of the New Forest by Captain Marryat. This unit was part of a topic on the English Civil War.

A sequence of lessons uses The Children of the New Forest by Captain Marryat. This book was used as it tied in with topic work on the English Civil War. This unit focuses on looking at characters within the book and using them to develop dialogue. This resource is available as part of a bundle with additional resources, including smart board.

Activity sheet for developing inference skills through interpreting different characters. The aim of the session is to produce a character description that includes character qualities, physical appearance and ideas about what the character’s back story might be based on the initial ideas pupils have gathered.

Information sheet on the life and execution of King Charles I. Can be used independently or in conjunction with Year 4- Charles I biography planning and resources.

This resource is to accompany a four session unit on biography writing. it includes national curriculum objectives and talking opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding of biography writing and purpose.