In A Level History, students will learn the powerful knowledge needed to understand not only modern Britain, but also the world. In Paper 1, students will learn about how Britain has come to be the nation it is today. From an in depth study of Winston Churchill during the Second World War to the end of his premiership, to understanding how Margaret Thatcher had impacted British politics. The course culminates with the rise of New Labour under Tony Blair. In Paper 2, students will learn of arguably one of the most notorious figures of history, Genghis Khan. Students will study in depth the rapid expansion of the Mongolian Empire under Genghis Khan and his successors. This paper will add not only an added global perspective but also enhance understanding of how empires have operated in history. If Paper 1 provides the understanding of Britain, and Paper 2 provides a non-Western study, Paper 3 and the study of the British Empire from 1857 to 1965 provides an understanding of the modern world. Spanning from the establishment of the British Raj in India in 1857, to the ‘Scramble for Africa’ in 1871, to the World Wars, to the Partition of India, to the Middle East including the Palestinian and Israeli conflict, the Suez Crisis to decolonisation, no study today greater informs the modern world. However, not only will this serve to understand the modern world, but also Britain’s role in this period including its methods imperialism and colonialism which have been called into question in recent years. The coursework will be a guided decision between student and teacher into a research question that most interests them. This will be researched independently under guidance from the teacher, with an extended essay focusing on historical interpretations. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Year 12 pupils visit Parliament and Whitehall to witness the scene of Charles I’s trial and be-heading. Year 13 pupils will attend lectures on their examination topics in central London by some of the leading university tutors and authors in their fields. Additional Support: We rigorously track pupil progress using the school online live marking and grade tracker. Pupils receive regular exam practice throughout the year. Pupils also receive regular folder checks to make sure their classwork is completed in detail and remains well organised for revision. Progression Routes: Year 13 historians will be able to judge the value of historical sources, placing them within their wider contextual knowledge and critically examining the perspective of the author. They will recognise differing interpretations and understand how interpretations are constructed. Crucially, they will be able to reach criteria-rich judgments, as part of coherent and sustained extended pieces of writing. By the end of the course they will have become fully independent and self-motivated learners ready to take on the challenge of a degree level course or enter into the world of work. A Level History is unquestionably held in the highest esteem by universities, presenting a gateway to; law, journalism, banking, research, public relations, archivists, teachers, politicians, and many other careers informed by History’s plethora of transferable skills. Curriculum Leader: MR KHAN: akhan@barnhill.school