Chronology: Developing a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and of the wider world

First, this article considers the reasons why it is essential for children to develop a chronological framework. Next it considers ways in which this framework is necessary for the development of the time concepts set out in the National Curriculum for History, and how these contribute to the broad aims of the history curriculum. Then it considers how the statutory requirements can be planned for and assessed, at Key Stages 1 and 2...