Discover & Explore
Pupils learn Geography, History and RE through a combined weekly Humanities lesson delivered in half-termly rotations. Learning is sensory, practical and immersive, using natural materials, stories, objects, visual prompts and celebrations to build early awareness of people, places, traditions and change in a way that is meaningful and engaging.
Geography
Pupils explore the world around them through sensory experiences such as feeling natural materials, noticing weather, exploring outdoor spaces and recognising differences between familiar places. These encounters build awareness of place, environment and belonging.
History
Pupils develop an awareness of time through familiar routines, stories and real experiences. They explore past and present by engaging with objects, costumes, images and celebrations, and by noticing changes in their own daily lives. Pupils take part in sequencing activities such as recognising what happens first and next or identifying familiar events from today, yesterday or last week. They respond to historical stimuli, recognise familiar people or features in images and enjoy participating in classroom events linked to history, helping them build a sense of how life changes over time in ways that feel meaningful and familiar.
RE
Pupils explore belonging, celebrations, symbols and cultural experiences through sensory artefacts, music, stories and festivals. They begin to recognise that people have different traditions and ways of showing what is important to them.
This pathway supports pupils to build early understanding of people, places, traditions and change, helping them become more confident in their surroundings and more connected to the world around them.
Explore & Enquire
Pupils study Geography, History and RE as separate weekly subjects, giving them opportunities to investigate places, time periods and beliefs in more depth. They develop confidence to explore information, ask questions and make meaningful connections between learning and lived experience.
Geography
Pupils explore places and environments through photographs, maps, symbols and practical activities. They describe characteristics of locations, recognise what people do in different environments and notice contrasts such as local/global or rural/urban.
History
Pupils build understanding of the past by ordering events, recognising significant figures, exploring stories, identifying features from different periods and using sources such as pictures and artefacts. They begin to communicate how things have changed over time.
RE
Pupils explore beliefs, values, celebrations and traditions from a range of religions and cultures. They identify symbolic objects, explore special places and share personal reactions to stories and practices.
Across these subjects, pupils strengthen their ability to reflect on their experiences, communicate ideas and understand how places, people and traditions shape everyday life.
Enquire and Beyond:
Pupils study Geography, History and RE as separate subjects, developing their understanding of places, time, cultures and beliefs through accessible sources such as maps, images, artefacts, stories and digital tools. They communicate their ideas with increasing confidence and apply their learning to real-life situations in ways that support independence, community participation and personal understanding.
Geography
Pupils explore regions, environments and global themes. They interpret maps and images, notice patterns, make connections between places and consider how people live in different environments. They develop awareness of community, change and responsibility for the world around them.
History
Pupils explore historical periods, events and people, using sources to find information and communicate their own interpretations. They consider what has changed over time, discuss and communicate reasons for events and reflect on how the past influences life today.
RE
Pupils explore beliefs, practices and values with growing maturity. They investigate how communities express belonging, discuss ethical questions, compare traditions and reflect on their own views while respecting others.
Across the three subjects, this pathway strengthens pupils’ ability to understand people, places and cultures, helping them apply knowledge to real-life situations, whether navigating familiar environments, understanding routines and traditions or participating confidently in community life.