Long-term overview - Windrush - Year 6

The Year 6 history curriculum provides a comprehensive exploration of immigration's impact on Britain over the last century, with a particular focus on the Windrush generation. The national curriculum for Key Stage 2 mandates that pupils should have a coherent, chronological understanding of the nation's history, recognizing how the lives of people have both shaped and been shaped by Britain's relationship with the wider world. Students are expected to grasp historical concepts like continuity, change, cause and consequence, and to apply these in forming structured accounts and analyses of past events.

Substantive knowledge covered in this curriculum includes understanding the reasons behind Britain's appeal to immigrants, the prejudice faced by many upon arrival, and the specific significance of the Windrush generation. It also delves into the reasons behind the establishment of large Asian communities in the North-West of England and the contributions of individuals from immigrant families to contemporary British society. Disciplinary knowledge focuses on developing skills in chronology and causation, historical enquiry, and interpretation and significance. Students are encouraged to use timelines, diverse sources, and historical evidence to construct a narrative of Britain's past, to question and interpret historical events critically, and to understand the complexity and varied perspectives of historical narratives.