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:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Year 7 |
History Skills - Ancient Civilisations
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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 |
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Year 9 |
World War 1: Causes and Experiences of War. Boom and Bust: The USA in the 1920s. |
World War 2
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Introduction to Cold War
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Outside the classroom
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A range of trips and opportunities, including castles, Imperial War Museum, Westminster Abbey and the Golden Hinde, and Berlin.
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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:
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Government (councillor, MP, lobbyist)
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Education (teacher, lecturer, researcher)
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Management Law (solicitor, barrister, police, forensic scientist)
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Journalism
Useful links
Contact
Alyza Tabor Head of History TaborA@hendonschool.co.uk
