History  is taught through enquiry questions. These provide children with a key focus  when developing their skills and knowledge, enabling them to provide a  response on completion of the historical topic. Within these enquiry  questions, learning is delivered through thematic strands, Influential  Events & Figures, Technology, Childhood & Daily Life, and  Locality, encouraging children to make meaningful comparisons across time  periods. Lessons focus on key vocabulary and historical enquiry, with pupils  evaluating sources, understanding bias, and exploring multiple viewpoints.  Learning is enriched through immersive experiences, including workshops,  re-enactments, and trips beyond London, bringing history to life.

By  the time pupils leave Dulwich Hamlet, they have developed a strong foundation  in historical enquiry, critical analysis, and reasoning. They can  differentiate between primary and secondary sources, assess their  reliability, and understand that history is shaped by perspective and  interpretation. With a broad knowledge of key historical periods, they  transition to KS3 as independent, reflective learners who appreciate the  complexities of the past and its relevance today.