The History Department

The History department is a young, dynamic, outward looking team, looking to the future as well as to the past, and committed to delivering exciting, engaging lessons.

There are three core members of the History team:

Anthony Kemp (Head of Department)

Ben Ward Fuller

Alice Vennart.Aims

Working collaboratively, we aim to:

· Develop a culture of sharing best practice and innovation, including teaching and learning, (AfL) assessment for learning and ICT within the subject and the school.

· Ensure the success of the schools ‘Specialist School Programme’ through achieving The Chaucer Technology school objectives (details of the specific objectives are included in the Faculty Handbook).

· Promote the activities and achievements of History within the school and the wider community.

· Employ teaching methods and resources that allow all students (irrespective of their gender, ethnic origin, academic ability, etc.) to have equal access to History, ICT and the facilities provided by the School library, and to experience success and enjoyment in their learning. It is our aim to provide a wide range of options to students as they pursue their studies through KS3-5.

OptionsAt the end of year 8, students can choose from two GCSE options, either Edexcel Modern World or AQA Schools History Project American West and Medicine through Time.

At AS and A level, students study a mixture of British and European History covering Britain in 1815-53; Germany 1919-63; Elizabeth I and Russia 1857 to 1963.

 

Expectations

The History Department has high expectations of students and provides a high level of support to enable students to:

Critically analyse sources

Use empathy to investigate past events

Interpret events and come to their own judgements

Work to a high standard and participate in lessons.

 

EnrichmentA number of trips are organised each year, the highlight being the battlefields visit to Ypres in Belgium. Other enrichment opportunities include the History club which meets every Wednesday lunchtime.