History

History is the study of people and their interactions, motivations and context. History stimulates debate and analysis of the past has a deep connection to our view of the contemporary world.

Department Vision:

Our department vision: to inspire students to be critically aware, confident, intellectually curious and literate historians.

Department Aim:

Our department aim: to develop confident and skilled historians through a broad and balanced curriculum that has its foundation in historical skills and is relevant to students today.

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Examination Boards: GCSE History Edexcel 1HI0 FR / A-level OCR History A H505

Our department’s focus is to give students a life-long interest in the subject that goes beyond their studies.

History is rich with details and yet, because those details can be interpreted differently, the subject offers more than one conclusion or outcome. We investigate the work of historians and how interpretations of bodies of knowledge and sources are formed. We challenge students to question; to use and assess evidence; and to reach conclusions based on evidence and they are encouraged to be confident when expressing their opinion.

Across the key stages we aim to:

Deepen understanding of historical periods.

Develop confident, literate and skilled historians.

Deliver a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum.

Remove potential barriers to learning.

Deliver high quality and engaging lessons.

Enhance student’s communication and independent research skills.

Further ignite their interest in history as a subject.

Ensure that there is a vibrant learning environment where there is an atmosphere of academic integrity, respect and civility.

History is a popular subject at GCSE and A-level with around half the cohort opting for the subject at Key Stage 4. The department is staffed by subject specialists with varied backgrounds in history, archeology and industry.

Learning Ladders

Click on the Learning Ladder to see a larger version. The Learning Ladder shows the subjects or topics that students will learn about each year. Click on any 'Year' roundel to view an in-depth Learning Journey for the year you have selected. This shows in more detail, what students will learn each term, with links to useful resources etc. (this applies to all roundels)

HISTORY KS3/4

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HISTORY KS5

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Wider Curriculum

The Wider Curriculum allows students to take a further interest in their subjects and subject related material they study at school. The Wider Curriculum also enables parents and carers to actively engage with the opportunities offered by each department.

WIDER CURRICULUM KS3

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WIDER CURRICULUM KS4

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WIDER CURRICULUM KS5

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Career Options in History

These are some examples of career paths available if you study this subject:

Historian, Art Historian, Teacher, Politician, Archaeologist, Genealogist, Lawyer, Museum Curator, Records Office and Archivist, Librarian, Charity Worker, Foreign Office/Civil Servant, Heritage Worker (National Trust), Architect, Horticulture and Nature Conservation, The Armed Forces, Security Service (MI5)