The history department is part of the Humanities faculty. History lessons take place in two specialist teaching rooms just off the Lower Hall. There are two full time specialist history teachers. We are also supported and work closely with the other three staff from within the Humanities faculty.
Aims
We aim to provide a broad and varied curriculum, which will enable all pupils to achieve at the highest standards. We strive to engage pupils within the exciting world of history while at the same time developing pupils’ levels in written and spoken English.
What will I study?
Our resources are being constantly developed and tailored to the National Curriculum requirements for history. At Key Stage 3 pupils experience a variety of history periods and events.
Year 7: Pupils develop history skills to prepare them for an exciting journey through the Roman Empire and the medieval realms. Pupils also develop their historical and literacy skills to get a better level.
Year 8: Pupils build on their Year 7 work to develop into the Making of the United Kingdom and the Industrial Revolution. Pupils also develop their historical and literacy skills to get a better level.
Year 9: Pupils undertake a more serious course investigating WWI, WWII and the Black People’s of America. Pupils also develop their historical and literacy skills to get a better level.
How will I study?
The history department uses a variety of different teaching styles and tasks. We use interactive white boards, mini white boards, matching, mind maps and sentence starters. We also include CD ROMs, PowerPoint presentations; SMART board presentations, music and role play within our lessons.
How will I be monitored and assessed?
The history department has a rigorous assessment procedure to ensure the highest of standards and attainment. Key Stage 3 pupils are assessed every six weeks or half term with a levelled piece of writing. Books are monitored and peer marked by the two teachers every term to ensure consistency. Pupils are encouraged to be reflective about their own learning through our established assessment for learning procedure, which occurs at least every 6 weeks.
What will happen in KS4?
Pupils who opt to take History GCSE follow the WJEC board history specification B schools History Project. The history GCSE syllabus includes Nazi Germany, Crime and Punishment throughout the ages, 1960’s course work and the death of Kennedy course work. We fully support pupils through a structured course at Key Stage 4. Pupils practise exam answers in class, develop essay style techniques and build on confidence to achieve their potential.