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History
- Members of Staff and Roles/Responsibilities
- Subject Overview
- KS3 Structure
- KS3 Content
- KS4 Structure
- KS4 Content
- Additional Information
Members of Staff and Roles/Responsibilities
| Ms J Judson | Teacher of History (Curriculum Team Leader for Humanities) |
| Mrs M Harrison | Teacher of History |
Subject Overview
History is taught broadly chronologically but there are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of history. They include chronological understanding, cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, change and continuity and cause and consequence. These concepts deepen and broaden a student’s knowledge and understanding of historical events.
KS3 Structure
After October in Year 7 students are taught in ability groupings within each Population.
Students have one lesson of History in years 7 & 9, and two lessons in year 8.
ICT is an integral part of the KS3 & KS4 curriculum.
KS3 Content
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Autumn Term The Norman Conquest Spring Term Summer Term |
Autumn Term The Making of the UK – Stuarts Spring Term Summer Term |
Autumn Term The First World War Spring Term Summer Term |
KS4 Structure
Students are required to opt for at least one Humanities subject, but there is the opportunity to study Two.
The History GCSE course is the Edexcel History Syllabus B which is the “Schools’ History Project. This comprises 75% final exam and 25% controlled conditions coursework. This is a modular course with 50% of the course being examined at the end of Year 10.
Students who do not complete the requirements for GCSE may be entered for a short course GCSE
Currently there are approximately 170 students who have chosen to study History in Key Stage 4.
KS4 Content
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| Autumn and Spring Terms “Medicine Through Time” Summer Term |
Autumn and Spring Terms “Germany 1918-45” Summer Term |
Additional Information
History fires students’ curiosity through discovering the dilemmas, beliefs and choices of people in the past. It helps them develop their own identities through an understanding of history at personal, national and international levels. They investigate Britain’s relationship with the wider world, and relate past events to the present day. As they develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, students ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence and learn to substantiate any arguments and judgements they make. History prepares students for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and an ability to take part in democratic society. History helps students become confident and questioning individuals.
