To make History fascinating for the pupils and encourage life-long learning
To enable pupils to understand why the world is as it is today
Provide opportunities for pupils to develop the skills in handling evidence and writing logical and reasoned accounts that are demanded by so many careers in the 21st Century
Curriculum
The Key Stage 3 curriculum provides all pupils with an overview of the history and development of what was to become the United Kingdom since 1066. We also study a non-European culture in Year 8 and a major turning point in Year 7
In Year 7 we begin with a look at how the development of the Roman Empire was a major turning point in the development of Europe. We also study the history of Britain in Medieval Realms (1066-1500)
In Year 8 we continue our study of Britain in The Making of the UK (1500-1750), examining how the country was affected by religious and political turmoil. By way of contrast the second half of the year is devoted to the very popular topic of The Indigenous Peoples of North America.
The year 9 programme is designed to help pupils understand the world they live in.
We begin by looking at the economic, political and social changes that took place in Britain (1750-1900). The final topic in KS3 is Twentieth Century World which looks at how technological and political changes shaped the course of world history.
Years 10 & 11 follow the OCR Modern World GCSE course. Year 10 study International Relations 1919-1939, they also complete two pieces of coursework on FDR and Stalin. Year 11 complete a depth study on Germany 1919-1945 and a document –based unit on Britain 1900-1918.
Finally in Year 12 & 13 we follow the OCR AS and A Level syllabus. It involves six separate units over the two years. In Year 12 they will study Western Expansion 1845-1890 and Britain 1900-1919. Year 13 is devoted to FDR’s America 1920-1941 and Britain’s involvement with Ireland 1793-1921. They will also have to complete a personal study on a topic of their own choice to satisfy the coursework requirement.