History

Course summary

History at GCSE aims to enable students to develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of specified key events, periods and societies in local, British, and wider world history; and of the wide diversity of human experience. It challenges them to engage in historical enquiry to develop as independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers, develop the ability to ask relevant questions about the past, and to investigate issues critically and to make valid historical claims by using a range of sources in their historical context. History is a challenging, essay-based subject that regularly requires students to argue, analyse and deliberate. It is a demanding programme, and pupils will be expected to develop their knowledge and understanding of key topics and events through regular independent revision. Knowledge tests will be a staple part of lessons, and homework is set regularly to hone and develop exam skills.