Staff involved in the teaching of History are

-Mr. Day, Head of Humanities Faculty
- Mrs Shaw, Head of Department
- Mr. Curran
- Mrs. Clay
- Mr Callaghan
- Mrs May
- Mrs. Massey
- Mr Shreeve

What is History?

History is the study of our human past. It is an enquiry into the lives and actions of men, women and children. By studying the feelings and actions of other people it may help us better to understand our own feelings.

It helps us to understand the present. The past and present are not separate areas, they are part of a continuous process.

History is about change. It is especially concerned with the causes of change. It helps us understand that change and progress are not the same.

History is about enquiry. Knowing and understanding about the past is based on evidence. Using evidence helps us to develop a mature questioning approach. History helps us to appreciate that people share different views and opinions about events.

What is covered in the History Curriculum?

Year 7 – What is History? This is an introduction designed to check knowledge and understanding of chronology and evidence skills. It provides staff with an opportunity to assess the level reached by individual students as they arrive from their diverse primary schools.
- Roman Empire.
- Britain c.1000-c.1500
- Making of the United Kingdom c.1500-c.1750

Year 8:
- Britain c.1750-c.1900
- The Black Peoples of the Americas c.1500-c.1900

Year 9:
- The Twentieth Century World

Years 10/11:
Edexcel – History Syllabus A:
The topics studied are:
1. Depression and the New Deal: the U.S.A., 1929-1941
2. A Divided Union? The U.S.A., 1941-1990
3. Superpower Relations, 1941-1990
4. Conflict in Vietnam c.1963-1975
In addition the students study two topics related to British History for their coursework.