2025/2026
Spring
Year 3/4 - The Anglo-Saxons, Scots and Vikings
Key points
- The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings arrived in Britain from Germany, Denmark and other parts of Scandinavia.
- They arrived after the Romans.
- Britain was split into Kingdoms while the Anglo-Saxons were here, including Mercia, Northumbria, East Anglia and Wessex.
- Anglo-Saxons were pagans originally - this meant they did not believe in any one god.
- Vikings ended up settling in England in an area called Danelaw
Our students will be learning about the history of their country and how people from overseas came to settle here. They will also be learning about how some of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking influence can still be seen in the country today. This will enable the children to see how events of the past impact upon their lives now. They will learn the difference between the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, including how they lived together following the Viking arrival.
Year 5/6 - The British Empire
Key points
- Britain once ruled over many countries around the world.
- Australia, India and Canada were among the countries involved in the empire.
- Many monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, ruled Britain during this time.
- A lot of trade took place during the time of the British Empire.
- Britain gained significant control of land around the world following the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).
The children will learn about how much influence Britain had on the world from the 1500s to the 1900s. The British Empire had control over many countries across different continents, which enabled them to gain power globally. We will explore the reasons for Britain's expansion of their empire, how they made use of this and why it ultimately came to an end.