The children begin their journey through history in Year 5 where they left off in Year 4, just after the Romans have left Britain due to pressure across the empire. They will uncover how and why the Anglo-Saxons invaded and settled into Britain in their place and will utilise the historical concept of significance to explore what they have contributed to us in Modern Britain, looking at everything from place names, the English language, laws and Christianity!

Continuing through British history chronologically, the children will dive into the world of Vikings, which means 'Pirate Raid'. They will look for the similarities and differences between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons, uncovering why Vikings may be thought of differently to their predecessors. Thinking about whether the name given to them of 'Viking' is fair, children will explore their everyday life, their legal systems and their sea-faring nature.

This final unit is my favourite one to teach and is all around the theme of the changing power of the monarchy throughout British history. Children will use their historical concepts of cause and consequences to unpick some pivotal moments in British history, such as the signing of the Magna Carta, the conclusion of the Civil War, the creation of the Church of England and the Glorious Revolution. These will enable them to think about what may have caused these to happen and how they shaped our history.