History

Curriculum Aims

History is the exploration of the past through the eyes of those who could tell their story. It looks at the people, problems of the past, changing society, key events and their significance on the world we live in today. It is a quest to find evidence and critically evaluate it, to draw reasoned conclusions about the past.

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To provide a truly embedded, diverse curriculum, committed to exploring different perspectives from the past.
To challenge prejudice and to address the moral issues thrown up by any study
To provide the questions to assist students in developing skills of analysis and argument – both oral and written
To guide students in opening their minds to alternative ideas and outcomes
To ensure students achieve to the best of their ability
To assist students in the discovery and understanding of the world that is constructed around them.

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To provide a truly embedded, diverse curriculum, committed to exploring different perspectives from the past.
To challenge prejudice and to address the moral issues thrown up by any study
To provide the questions to assist students in developing skills of analysis and argument – both oral and written
To guide students in opening their minds to alternative ideas and outcomes
To ensure students achieve to the best of their ability
To assist students in the discovery and understanding of the world that is constructed around them

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To provide a truly embedded, diverse curriculum, committed to exploring different perspectives from the past.
To challenge prejudice and to address the moral issues thrown up by any study
To provide the questions to assist students in developing skills of analysis and argument – both oral and written
To guide students in opening their minds to alternative ideas and outcomes
To ensure students achieve to the best of their ability
To assist students in the discovery and understanding of the world that is constructed around
them

GCSE Exam Board: Edexcel
GCE A Level Exam Board: AQA

For further information about the History Curriculum within a specific year group please select the corresponding Long Term Plan from the attachments section.

If you need to request further information about this subject please contact the relevant Head of Department.

Curriculum Aims

Associated Pages

Our Curriculum

Subjects at Sixth Form

Careers Guidance

Extra-Curricular

Attachments

Curriculum Handbook: History

Year 7 History: Long Term Plan

Year 8 History: Long Term Plan

Year 9 History: Long Term Plan

Year 10 History: Long Term Plan

Year 11 History: Long Term Plan