History

'Studying history allows us to understand our place in our local and national community, where we come from and what we have achieved. The study of history helps to widen our understanding of where we stand in the world and to shape it.

'Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.'  George Santayana

As students develop their understanding of history they; ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and learn to support any arguments and judgements they make. They appreciate why they are learning what they are learning and can debate its significance.'

^{Mrs E Rowe, Subject Leader of History}

‘A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.’ Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2014.

The Howden School curriculum for history aims to ensure that all students:

• Develop a stronger understanding of how the past has shaped Britain’s place in the World, our relationship with other countries and life in modern Britain
• Understand historical facts, change and continuity over time,
• Consider how to select and question historical sources and interpretations 
• Express their opinions with well-balanced and well-supported judgements.  

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Key Stage 4 Curriculum