At Church Crookham Junior School, our intent is to inspire curiosity and foster a deep respect for the past. Through our history curriculum, we empower children to explore historical events, people, and societies with an open mind and a reflective attitude. We aim to cultivate a coherent understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world, recognising how the complexities of people’s lives have shaped the present day.

We have five golden threads which run through our history curriculum, as follows:

Throughout their time at CCJS, children are given opportunities to build both knowledge and skills, fostering a lifelong love of history and a desire to find out more. By engaging with the past, they develop a stronger sense of self and community, guided by our shared values and a commitment to learning.