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History

The History department aims to promote an awareness of the past and engage with the present in order to prepare learners for the future. We aim to deliver an exciting variety of lessons which engage all learners and encourage them to enjoy and achieve. Learners are asked to reflect upon the different values and political ideologies of other societies and their impact on other people. They have the opportunity to develop their own ideas on these issues and discuss their views.

Current local, national and world affairs are discussed to bring the past to life and highlight the relevance of the study of History. History teaches critical analysis, how to evaluate, to make moral judgements and to research topics. These skills are essential for many careers including law, journalism, the media, education and management.

Meet the team

Mrs V. Ross Department Learning Co-ordinator: History

Mr C. West Teacher of History

Key Stage Three

At Key Stage 3 the key concepts and skills needed by all learners are introduced through series of robberies, mysterious disappearances and even a murder which learners have to investigate.

Year 7 Investigate:

Medieval Realms
Tudors and Stuarts
Islam and the British Empire

Year 8 Examine:

World War 1 in depth and aspects of World War 2. They are challenged to survive on the Home Front and research Hitler's Germany.

Throughout Key Stage 3 all learners take part in exciting simulation games, engaging debates and research. Key skills are promoted and all learners use a variety of evidence including film, TV and music.