Welcome to History
The History department is commited to enthusing pupils with an appreciation of the past through enriching, stimulating and enjoyable activities. At Key Stage 3 the department follows a new and innovative thematic approach to historical narratives and skills, including all the recommded topics of Simon Schama. At Key Stage 4 we follow the SHP syllabus examining a variety of exciting, relevant and… developing desired and necessary skills for employment.
There are three full-time, experienced and committed members of staff. Teaching and learning is undertaken in three dedicated rooms, using a variety of resources including mix of traditional, differentiated and current textbook, whilst embracing multi-media technology.
KEY STAGE 3
Year 7
The Nature of History: The development of key historical skills
An examination of local history: The development of Blackpool and The Industrial Revolution
Educatinal Visit to an industrial mill, Lancashire.
Year 8: An examination of national history
Worst Jobs in History
Changing attitudes towards religion
The changing nature of Government through Revolt and Revolution
The Making of the United Kingdom
Trade and Empire
Educational Visit to the People’s Museum, Manchester
Year 9: An examinatiojn of international history
The Irish Question: Tudor Ireland to the Irish Civil War
War and warfare
Germany between the wars: the Rise of the Nazis
The Holocaust and Genoicide
The USA in the 20th Century
Educational Visit to Leeds Armoury
KEY STAGE 4
Year 10: Medicine and Treatment (Examination)
Year 10: Germany 1918-1939 (Controlled Assessment)
Year 11: The Transofrmation of Surgery c1945-c1918 (Examination)
Year 11: The American West c1840-c1895 (Examination)
Educational Visit to the Thackery Medical Museum, Leeds.
Results
At Key Stage 3 94% achieved a Level 5 and above. At Key Stage 4 41% achieved A*-C, with 100% achieveing A*-G. At both Key stages there is a year on year improvement.