History
Subject lead: Mr Simpson
At Weavers the History department has designed a curriculum to spark and nurture our students’ interest and enthusiasm for, History. Our aim is for students to be able to develop a sense of different historical time periods by being able to identifying key events and individuals who played a significant role in large scale historical changes such as; feudalism to democracy, the Industrial revolution and political and social movements such as suffrage and the abolition of the slave trade. With this knowledge we believe students will be able to develop a good contextual understanding of present-day issues and concerns within both Britain and the wider world. We believe that this crucial aspect of student’s learning, will help them become successful and responsible citizens.
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Key Stage 3:
The History department has designed a key stage 3 curriculum to help establish the foundation of our student’s interest and enthusiasm for History and grasp the concept of History being both a contested and constructive subject.
The subject content of our curriculum has been carefully chosen in order for students to begin to learn how to identify key events and individuals who played a significant role in large scale historical changes and start to develop a good contextual understanding present-day issues and concerns within both Britain and the wider world.
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Key Stage 4:
The History department has designed a key stage 4 curriculum to develop our student’s interest and enthusiasm for, History and grasp the concept of History being both a contested and constructive subject. The subject content of our curriculum has been carefully chosen in order for students to develop their ability to identify key events and individuals who played a significant role in large scale historical changes within their 4 key depth studies; which consist of thematic, British depth study, period and Modern.
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Key Stage 5:
At Key Stage 5, our objective is to both cultivate and sustain students’ ardor for history while elevating their understanding of history as an evolving and multifaceted academic discipline. Our curriculum’s subject matter has been meticulously curated to fortify their profound contextual comprehension of pivotal historical transformations and contemporary issues, encompassing three rigorous areas of study:
- Britain 1930 – 1997
- The Cold War in Asia 1945 – 1993
- The Viking Age c. 790 – 1066.
Furthermore, students will undertake an individualized coursework endeavor centered on a historical topic of their selection, affording them the opportunity for scholarly exploration and analysis.
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Student Leadership
We regularly promote students leadership through in class debates and also through student voice where our subject ambassadors feedback to us on the quality of their learning and how we can further develop and enrich their learning experience.
After-School Activities
Tuesday – 14:45 – 15:30
- H12 – GCSE Revision & Catch-up
- H16 – GCSE Aspiring to Grade 7+
- H14 – KS3 & KS4 History Homework Club
- H15 – A Level Study & Guidance
Wednesday/Friday – 14:45 – 15:15
- H15 – GCSE & A Level 1:1 (Please book in advance with Mr. Simpson)