History is an exciting and academic discipline that nurtures curiosity, hones our thinking and promotes the development of important skills. Studying A Level History provides an environment to communicate and wrestle with historical controversy. While exploring the nature and complexity of history as something beyond that of ‘the past’, we are able to understand and appreciate the world in which we live, where we have come from, and where we may go. The course is structured to promote and nurture your interest in the subject and support you in the vital thinking and practical skills that are fundamental to learning History at A Level. We want to give you the best possible opportunity to actively participate in lessons and engage in historical debate both inside and outside the classroom. These opportunities will be explored in a number of ways:  Asking interesting and purposeful questions and undertaking lines of enquiry that will help you answer them. Using various points of reference to complete independent research. These might include school and public libraries, local and national records offices, museums, websites and communication with people.  Entering in to debate which will involve substantiating opinions and challenging others.  Reading around the topic at home as well as academic materials provided as part of the course.  Keeping precise notes and a weekly learning log to help you keep a record of your research and review your own work regularly.  Working with various source materials whether written, oral or physical. You will be asked to cross reference materials in order to spot themes, trends and conflicts of opinion.  Using media resources to help consolidate your learning of a particular time period or explore interpretations of the past. A full list of websites, podcasts, documentaries and films will be provided.