History

In both Years 7 and 8, pupils undertake History lessons as a compulsory part of their curriculum. From September 2010, Year 9 became the start of the GCSE course: two courses are run to offer pupils a chance to experience History and final options are made in January of the following term, allowing for the start of the GCSE course in full. The average number of KS4 pupils is approximately between 25-30

Year 7  An introduction to subject skills, Medieval Life & Significant Individuals
Year 8  The English Civil War, Slavery & Empire
Year 9  2 GCSE ‘Taster’ Units: Industry & Industrial Relations & Education & Welfare;
 War & the transformation of British Society 1903-1928 (GCSE Unit 3)
Year 10 International Relations 1900-1956, Exam Practice, Revision & Units 1 & 3 exams
Year 11 Germany 1918-1939 (GCSE Unit 2) & Crime, Punishment & Policing 1880-1990
 (GCSE Unit 4 Controlled Assessment)

The reporting and monitoring of pupils is constructive, targeted and positive. Target-setting is an inherent part of the subject in KS3 and is a fluid activity throughout these years. Target-setting in KS4 is less formalised, coming more through detailed marking than specific target-setting although this approach is under review.  Pupils in KS3 are rewarded with merits for achieving targets and working targets, and pupils’ success in achieving them feature prominently in school reports. Pupil surveys and self-assessments also feature as part of pupil feedback on their own progress.