Year 7 Learning

At The Herewoode Academy, we understand that students will be joining us with wide-ranging experiences of History and historical knowledge from primary school. Our goal for our Year 7 students is to learn basic historical skills and key knowledge about our city. Understanding key themes in History will act as a foundation as students continue their learning journey in History.

Term	Topic	Key Content
Autumn	The story of Leicester The Norman Conquest	Baseline test on Historical Skills The History of Leicester from the Romans, through to the English Civil War, WW1 and the creation of New Parks The Succession Crisis and Battles of 1066. How does William change England and keep control until his death?
Spring	Religion and Monarchy Democracy and Monarchy	How and why did Henry VIII break with the Catholic Church? How did this affect England through the reigns of his children? Magna Carta and Peasants’ Revolt. How did the English Civil War impact the power of the Monarchy?
Summer	The Industrial Revolution	What was Britain like before the Industrial Revolution, and how did it change? What was it like living and working in Industrial Cities, and how did this impact public health?

Year 7 Knowledge

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Year 7 Learning

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May 2025

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