WHAT YOU WILL BE TAUGHT: British Period Study and Enquiry— England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors - The government of Henry VII and the threats to his rule - Henry VII’s foreign policy - Henry VIII and Thomas Wolsey - The reign of Henry VIII after 1529: the Reformation, the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell and Anne Boleyn - Enquiry Topic: Mid Tudor Crisis 1547-1558 (The stability of the monarchy, religious changes, and rebellion and unrest under Edward VI and Mary I) Non-British Period Study— Russia 1894-1941 - The rule of Tsar Nicholas II - The 1917 Revolutions - The Civil War and Lenin - The Rule of Stalin Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations — From Colonialism to Independence (A level only) - The governance and administration of the Empire - Opposition to British Rule - The impact of imperial power on the periphery and Britain - The British Empire and its impact on international relations - Depth Study 1 - British India: The War of 1857 and its consequences to 1876 - Depth Study 2 - Palestine 1914-1948 - Depth Study3 - Nationalism in Kenya 1945-1965 Topic- Based Essay (A level only) Students are required to complete an extended essay of 3000-4000 words on an historical topic. Students are required to complete individual research in order to locate primary and secondary source material for their topic. Individual support will be provided by teachers.
6.5 Average Points Score across all GCSEs (minimum 8 GCSE qualifications). Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language. Subject Entry Criteria: Grade 7 in GCSE History
PAPER 1: Written examination (1 hour 30 minutes)—25% of the A level grade -Essay questions will be on the reign of Henry VII and Henry VIII and on source analysis on the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I. PAPER 2: Written examination (1 hour)—15% of the A level grade - Essay questions will be on all content. PAPER 3: Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes)—40% of the A level grade - Essay questions will be on all content and interpretations on one of the depth studies listed above. TOPIC BASED ESSAY: Extended Essay—20% of the A level grade.
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Region | London |
Local Authority | Newham |
Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Roman Road, London, E6 3SQ |
WHAT YOU WILL BE TAUGHT: British Period Study and Enquiry— England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors - The government of Henry VII and the threats to his rule - Henry VII’s foreign policy - Henry VIII and Thomas Wolsey - The reign of Henry VIII after 1529: the Reformation, the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell and Anne Boleyn - Enquiry Topic: Mid Tudor Crisis 1547-1558 (The stability of the monarchy, religious changes, and rebellion and unrest under Edward VI and Mary I) Non-British Period Study— Russia 1894-1941 - The rule of Tsar Nicholas II - The 1917 Revolutions - The Civil War and Lenin - The Rule of Stalin Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations — From Colonialism to Independence (A level only) - The governance and administration of the Empire - Opposition to British Rule - The impact of imperial power on the periphery and Britain - The British Empire and its impact on international relations - Depth Study 1 - British India: The War of 1857 and its consequences to 1876 - Depth Study 2 - Palestine 1914-1948 - Depth Study3 - Nationalism in Kenya 1945-1965 Topic- Based Essay (A level only) Students are required to complete an extended essay of 3000-4000 words on an historical topic. Students are required to complete individual research in order to locate primary and secondary source material for their topic. Individual support will be provided by teachers.
6.5 Average Points Score across all GCSEs (minimum 8 GCSE qualifications). Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language. Subject Entry Criteria: Grade 7 in GCSE History
PAPER 1: Written examination (1 hour 30 minutes)—25% of the A level grade -Essay questions will be on the reign of Henry VII and Henry VIII and on source analysis on the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I. PAPER 2: Written examination (1 hour)—15% of the A level grade - Essay questions will be on all content. PAPER 3: Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes)—40% of the A level grade - Essay questions will be on all content and interpretations on one of the depth studies listed above. TOPIC BASED ESSAY: Extended Essay—20% of the A level grade.