HISTORY
The history department is well resourced with three well-equipped specialist classrooms. History is a popular choice at both GCSE and A Level, results are above the national average and the subject is delivered by a very experienced team led by Mrs.A.Broderick. The department was assessed as outstanding in the 2009 OFSTED report.
Pupils are well supported in their learning at all key stages. After school coursework and revision sessions are offered to all public examination students. History is presented as both challenging and relevant to all pupils. The curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to develop independent and collaborative learning skills through a range of enquiry projects. Students are encouraged to make links with current events, think for themselves and share their views with others. History classes provide for cultural enrichment and foster discussion on important spiritual and moral issues within a Catholic context. History classrooms are lively places where pupils enjoy learning about the past.
Curriculum
In KS3 in accordance with the National Curriculum the following programme is taught. It covers a wide ranging course including British and World history as follows:
Year 7 |
3 themes: Ruling; Living & Working; Moving and Travelling |
1066-1603 |
Year 8 |
As above |
1603 -1900 |
Year 9 |
Developments |
1900- present |
KS4
Students follow the Edexcel GCSE Course: History A: The Making of the Modern World. Students are examined in the following modules:
Unit 1 International Relations 1945-1991
Unit 2C The USA 1919-1941
Unit 3C A Divided Union? The USA 1945-1970
Unit 4 Controlled Assessment: Crime, policing and Punishment.
KS5
Examination Board: OCR History A
AS Period Study: British History from Pitt to Peel 1783-1846
Enquiry: Causes and Course of the French Revolution
A2 Interpretations and Investigations: Nazi Germany
Themes in Modern History: The Challenge of German Nationalism
