The History Department delivers a broad and exciting curriculum centred around exploring the search of rights and freedoms in three global contexts; South Africa 1948-1992, America 1917-1996 and Ireland 1774-1923. The History team take real pleasure in the study and sharing of their subject, passing on that enjoyment to pupils at St Claudine’s Catholic School for Girls. This is complemented and enhanced through the provision of a variety of trips and workshops aimed at bringing History to life. Pupils are taught to develop historical thinking that helps them understand the wider world through which they develop a sense of their own identities. Pupils studying History not only learn the subject but also gain invaluable transferable skills such as research, analysis of sources and interpretations, conceptual understanding, and the development of an ability to communicate clear and coherent judgements. In the first year students study courses linked by the common theme; struggles for rights and freedoms during the twentieth century. The course is structured as follows: • Paper 1: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c.1917-96. • Paper 2: South Africa, 1948-94: From apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’. • Paper 3: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 • An independently researched coursework essay Progression Opportunities: Advanced Level History is a qualification highly respected by employers, universities and all institutescproviding higher education. It demonstrates the possession of a number of valuable skills and abilities. History graduates go on to follow careers in fields such as law, investment banking and consultancy, advertising, accountancy, the Civil Service, publishing, journalism and the media, global charity work, museums, librarianship and archive work, and teaching. Speakers, Trips, Conferences or Other Educational Opportunities: There are a number of extra-curricular activities available to enhance students’ learning: • Study trips • Engaging webinar workshops with Historians • History conferences • After school revision/coursework workshops Visits during the school year take us to Dublin, Ireland where we develop our understanding of Irish nationalism. We visit key historical sites and conduct primary research. Students also have the opportunity to attend conferences, events and workshops throughout the course. For further information, see Mrs Aninakwa
5 GCSE grades at 9-5, including GCSE English Language (Grade 5+). It is not essential that candidates have studied History at GCSE. Nonetheless, a love of reading, enthusiasm for historical enquiry and the ability to discuss and debate key issues, together with evidence of academic achievement, is required.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EP |
The History Department delivers a broad and exciting curriculum centred around exploring the search of rights and freedoms in three global contexts; South Africa 1948-1992, America 1917-1996 and Ireland 1774-1923. The History team take real pleasure in the study and sharing of their subject, passing on that enjoyment to pupils at St Claudine’s Catholic School for Girls. This is complemented and enhanced through the provision of a variety of trips and workshops aimed at bringing History to life. Pupils are taught to develop historical thinking that helps them understand the wider world through which they develop a sense of their own identities. Pupils studying History not only learn the subject but also gain invaluable transferable skills such as research, analysis of sources and interpretations, conceptual understanding, and the development of an ability to communicate clear and coherent judgements. In the first year students study courses linked by the common theme; struggles for rights and freedoms during the twentieth century. The course is structured as follows: • Paper 1: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c.1917-96. • Paper 2: South Africa, 1948-94: From apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’. • Paper 3: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 • An independently researched coursework essay Progression Opportunities: Advanced Level History is a qualification highly respected by employers, universities and all institutescproviding higher education. It demonstrates the possession of a number of valuable skills and abilities. History graduates go on to follow careers in fields such as law, investment banking and consultancy, advertising, accountancy, the Civil Service, publishing, journalism and the media, global charity work, museums, librarianship and archive work, and teaching. Speakers, Trips, Conferences or Other Educational Opportunities: There are a number of extra-curricular activities available to enhance students’ learning: • Study trips • Engaging webinar workshops with Historians • History conferences • After school revision/coursework workshops Visits during the school year take us to Dublin, Ireland where we develop our understanding of Irish nationalism. We visit key historical sites and conduct primary research. Students also have the opportunity to attend conferences, events and workshops throughout the course. For further information, see Mrs Aninakwa
5 GCSE grades at 9-5, including GCSE English Language (Grade 5+). It is not essential that candidates have studied History at GCSE. Nonetheless, a love of reading, enthusiasm for historical enquiry and the ability to discuss and debate key issues, together with evidence of academic achievement, is required.