The History Department aims is to bring the past to life and to inspire in students a passion for its study. We want students to build up a good knowledge and understanding of important historical events, developments and individuals relating to Britain and the wider world, setting them up to be lifelong learners. 

At Key Stage 3 we follow the National Curriculum, focussing on the history of Britain from 1066 to the late twentieth century. This work is complemented by several topics focussing on other countries and important international developments, as well a local study and a study of change over time.

At GCSE and A Level, we use the Edexcel syllabuses, building on the work done in previous key stages, revisiting some topics in more depth, and covering others for the first time. We have tried to give students the chance to study a broad variety of topics, covering different time periods, different parts of the world and different types of history, with elements of political, social, economic, and military history. 

Across all key stages, we want to help students develop important life skills, including the ability to think analytically, scrutinise evidence and construct clear and logical explanations and arguments.  

Further resources:

Key Stage 3 Extension Reading Journey (History)

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