Curriculum

History

“History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” 
 Voltaire, French writer and philosopher (1694-1778) “ 

The History Curriculum at Hendon School aims to empower students to become conscientious and reflective members of society. Our purpose is to provide pupils with a skillset that will enable them to develop a balanced understanding of the history of Britain, the impact of its empire around the world and how momentous events have shaped the course of our futures. Additionally, we want our lessons to reflect the diversity of the school population and ensure that students feel represented and involved in the histories that we teach, thus improving their cultural capital and engagement with the subject.   
Our curriculum does so through engaging lessons that are characterised by deep and meaningful discussions and debate; in-depth study and analysis of historical sources and evidence; and a variety of accessible learning activities that develop all students’ knowledge and understanding, as well as by developing essential transferable skills. 

Students have 3 lessons over 2 weeks:

 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 7

History Skills - Ancient Civilisations  


The Norman Conquest, 1066-1087 

Power in Medieval England, 1100-1400

Life in Islamic Civilizations, 570-1492 

Mughals and Tudors 

African Civilisations  
Year 8

 The British Empire  

Enslavement, Resistance and Abolition  

Protest and Democracy, 1600-1918 

End of Empire 

Windrush 

Research Project 

Year 9

World War 1: Causes and Experiences of War. 

Boom and Bust: The USA in the 1920s.

World War 2 


The Holocaust  

Introduction to Cold War 


Modern Conflicts 

 

Outside the classroom

  • A range of trips and opportunities, including castles, Imperial War Museum, Westminster Abbey and the Golden Hinde, and Berlin. 

  • Extra-Curricular Clubs and Projects.

Progression pathways and careers

History is a highly respected subject which admissions tutors at university, and employers from all works of life, value because of the transferable skills it develops in people. These skills include communication, planning and organisation, analysis and evaluation, presentation, and leadership. There are a wide range of careers that historians follow, including: 

  • Government (councillor, MP, lobbyist) 

  • Education (teacher, lecturer, researcher) 

  • Management Law (solicitor, barrister, police, forensic scientist) 

  • Journalism 

Useful links

www.schoolhistory.co.uk
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
www.edexcel.com
www.aqa.com
www.britishpathe.com

Contact

Alyza Tabor Head of History TaborA@hendonschool.co.uk