History
Notre Dame High School - Sheffield
01142302536
Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BT
Course summary

The following personal qualities are essential:  An enquiring mind.  A willingness to become involved in debate.  A commitment to read widely round the subject.  A capacity for hard work.  A determination to achieve.  Very good literary skills, the ability to make good notes and write analytical essays. Students are expected to take an active role in many lessons and prepare and lead discussions. The course provides an opportunity to study a period of British and European history in depth and breadth.

Entry requirements

This course does not require a GCSE in history. If you have studied History at GCSE, you should have achieved at least a grade 4 as this will enable you to access the course content and demands. The subject is highly literate and students must be prepared to read, write and discuss in great length and detail.

How you'll be assessed

 AO1: Knowledge and understanding of the period and ability to analyse key historical concepts (cause and consequence, change and continuity, similarity and difference, and significance of historical events)  AO2: Analysis and Evaluation of primary source material  AO3: Analysis and Evaluation of the interpretations of historians

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BT