We aim to deliver a History curriculum that helps young people gain a deeper understanding of Britain and the wider world. History is a subject which can fire the imagination and inspire curiosity about the past. Students are equipped to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. Our curriculum demonstrates the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change and the diversity of societies throughout the ages. We aim to make the study of History relevant and engaging, to foster independent learning in order to encourage confident and thoughtful young people to take an interest in the world around them. Ultimately, we aim to nurture a lifelong love of History.

History at Key Stage 4 – GCSE (AQA Modern World History)

The GCSE course covers a broad range of exciting historical topics with the aim of giving students an opportunity to build on the skills and topics at KS3 and develop essential skills for further study. Students will learn more about the history of Britain and that of the wider world. This will involve a thematic study of Health and the People, a British depth study of the reign of Elizabeth I, a wider world study of the First World War, and the study of inequality and opportunity found in 20th Century America. At the end of the course students will be assessed by means of two written exams which will include extended writing, short answer responses and source analysis. History is one of the most popular option choices at GCSE; a testament to the engaging curriculum and high-quality teaching.

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