History
In History, pupils will develop a deep knowledge of the past and how historical events can impact and be applied to the present and the future using an enquiry-based approach.
Through a balanced and representative study of History, pupils will touch on the full range of human experience and will thus develop a sense of moral and civic awareness. Pupils will be able to utilise a range of evidence to develop both substantive and disciplinary knowledge in order to apply this to what they see, hear and read in the present. Pupils will become confident and competent readers, writers, speakers and listeners through their study of History. As novice historians, pupils will develop a lifelong love of History, build their Historical world, and have lifelong active engagement in the world around them.
“Which stories we tell about history, who we celebrate and the ideas and values they embody determine the world we live in today.”
— Suzannah Lipscomb, What Is History, Now?
Key Stage 4 course
AQA GCSE History Option B
Key Stage 5 course
AQA A Level History
Enrichment opportunities
- Berlin trip (Y11 & Y13)
- Holocaust survivor (Newsround and Y8 Hephzi)
- Remembrance assemblies
- BHM assemblies & workshops
- Our History
- Debate club
Skills
- Source analysis and evaluation
- Constructing balanced, evidence-based arguments
- Critical thinking and interpretation of differing viewpoints
- Understanding historical concepts (causation, consequence, change, continuity, significance)
- Chronological understanding and making connections across periods
- Independent research skills
- Historical debate and discussion
- Empathy and cultural awareness
- Critical reading
Progression Route
KS3: Foundation and Broad Understanding
KS4 (GCSE): Developing Analytical Skills and Depth
KS5 (A-Level): Advanced Critical Thinking and Independent Research
Post-18: Higher Education and Careers:
- Lawyer / Legal Professional
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Journalist / Media Specialist
- Researcher / Historian / Policy Analyst
- Marketing and Advertising
- Politician
Useful Websites
Subject lead
Mr Hunt