At South Norwood we believe the study of history should provide students with a complex and diverse knowledge of the past through an exploration of primary and secondary sources. It should provide students with the tools to recognise that although the past is unalterable, its history is not fixed and is subject to change. The study of history should therefore give students the conceptual framework to think critically, to distinguish between claim and opinion, to form arguments and make reasoned judgements based on the weight of evidence. It should provide students with the knowledge to locate themselves in the present and to understand the inescapable relevance of the past. Our mantra for our curriculum is ‘Accept nothing, question everything.
A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. English Language 5. At least a grade 6 at GCSE. Extended writing subject
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. History A Level is now a two year linear course and will be assessed at the end of the two years with three examination units and one coursework unit. There will be no option for students to sit the AS qualification we are no longer offering AS courses and all History courses last two years.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
At South Norwood we believe the study of history should provide students with a complex and diverse knowledge of the past through an exploration of primary and secondary sources. It should provide students with the tools to recognise that although the past is unalterable, its history is not fixed and is subject to change. The study of history should therefore give students the conceptual framework to think critically, to distinguish between claim and opinion, to form arguments and make reasoned judgements based on the weight of evidence. It should provide students with the knowledge to locate themselves in the present and to understand the inescapable relevance of the past. Our mantra for our curriculum is ‘Accept nothing, question everything.
A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. English Language 5. At least a grade 6 at GCSE. Extended writing subject
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. History A Level is now a two year linear course and will be assessed at the end of the two years with three examination units and one coursework unit. There will be no option for students to sit the AS qualification we are no longer offering AS courses and all History courses last two years.
