SubjectsHistory

Our History curriculum has been designed to ensure that all students can excel academically whilst also supporting their personal, social, moral, and spiritual development so that they can live life in all of its fullness. 

The History department aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills to learn about and question the world around them, guided by the knowledge of past events and concepts. Through the study of historical events, students also develop an understanding of historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence to analyse trends, create accounts and frame historical questions and arguments. The curriculum has been reviewed to ensure it is inclusive and challenging for students, and the contributions and experiences of previously underrepresented groups in History are studied to ensure the diversification of the curriculum. The curriculum also enables students to gain a historical perspective of the connections between local, national and global history and understand short-term and long-term timescales. Throughout the teaching of the curriculum, the Academy’s vision and values are apparent. All staff are incredibly passionate about their subject and put the student at the centre of the learning, with the constant reviewing of practice to ensure that all students are supported and thrive within the subject.  

The Key Stage 5 curriculum follows the OCR programme, allowing students to develop their historical skills and understanding further from their Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 study. The topics of study are chosen to give students a breadth of knowledge across a wide timescale and global history. The NEA component allows students to deepen their understanding of a topic of personal interest and develops many transferable skills.  This curriculum prepares students for their next steps post 16 whether that is university study or employment.