​Who we are

Mrs A. Chai
Miss L. Hatch
 
About History
Here at Kings we aim to enthuse our pupils with a love of history whilst providing them with a range of skills that will help prepare them for future success.
 
Throughout this subject, students cultivate skills in writing a balanced argument with well supported judgements and learn to express themselves. Students also learn to present and develop research and presentation skills that are hugely transferable from school, higher education, work or throughout their lives more generally.
 
In addition to this, students are encouraged to develop curiosity and passion through a range of extra-curricular opportunities which include clubs, trips and workshops.

​
KS3
 
Our Key Stage 3 curriculum follows a chronological framework which starts with an investigation into the skeletons at Riccall as part of a unit on ‘Invades, Raiders and Settlers’ and ends with an enquiry into whether the 1960s or the 1980s was the most important for creating a ‘modern Britain’.

In Year 7 we study Medieval England, focusing on the Norman Conquest, conflicts between church and king, understanding and treatment of disease and the actions and behaviour of some of the significant Kings in the period. In Year 8 we study the Tudors, Stuarts and Georgians and the changing face of England and eventually the United Kingdom. This is followed by studies into how India an Africa are connected to Britain. In year 9 we study modern history, specifically focusing on WWI and the political, economic and social problems facing the world in the 20th century.
 
GCSE
Examination Board: AQA
Specification Code 8145
 
Course Outline:
 
The changes made to the History GCSE syllabus now offer greater opportunities for students to study a wider range of historical periods that now stretch from 1066 up to 1945. The course is split into two assessments which will be tested with one exam paper each. The course outline is as follows:
 
Assessment 1: Understanding the modern world

• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 50% of GCSE

 
Section A

• Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship- This topic will focus on the rise of Germany as a major European power under Kaiser Wilhelm II, the experiences during World War One and its impact while studying the creation of democracy under Weimar Germany. This is then followed by a study of the rise of the Nazi Party and the consolidation of Hitler’s power, followed by a study of life under Nazi rule.
• Conflict and tension, 1918-1939: This study follows a similar trend to that of current GCSE students and focuses on the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the terms, the reaction and its short and long term impact. Students will then study the successes and failures of the League of Nations throughout 1920 and 1930, followed by the eventual study into international relations and the outbreak of World War Two from 1933-39.

 
Assessment 2: Shaping the nation

• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 50% of GCSE

Section A

• Britain: health and the people- Students will studying the development of medicine in Britain from the medieval period up until the 21st century. They will study what impact factors such as war, religion, chance, governments and individuals had on progressing and hindering the development of medicine within this broad period.
• Elizabethan England c1563-1603- This option allows students to study in depth a specified period, the last 35 years of Elizabeth I's reign. The study will focus on major events of Elizabeth I’s reign considered from economic, religious, political, social and cultural standpoints, and arising contemporary and historical controversies.

 
 
History does demand a high level of literacy skills and therefore may not be suitable for students who find extended writing difficult or struggle with the analysis of written or visual sources.
 

Art, Design and Technology
Business
Citizenship
Computing and IT
Dance
Drama
English
Geography
History
iMedia
Maths
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
PE
Religious Studies
Science