History at GCSE follows the Edexcel 9-1 syllabus and the course covers a wide range of historical events and aims to build upon and extend Key Stage 3 History. The course is divided into four modular units and pupils cover two modules in Year 10 and two in Year 11. The topics covered at GCSE level are: Crime and Punishment since c.1000 to today, Henry viii and his ministers, Life in Germany between 1919 – 1939 and The Cold War. History at 'A' level follows the AQA syllabus and is designed to test pupils' historical skills and enable them to develop a more analytical approach to studying the subject, no matter what period. Topics studied are: The Tudors, Cold War Relations 1943 – 1991 and The Struggle for Equality in the USA 1865 – 1968. Studying History involves dealing with real people, working out why they did what they did. Pupils learn to judge whether what they are being told is the truth, part of the truth, or something completely untrue.
At least 5 GCSE passes (including English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher Grade 6 in GCSE History
Year 12 • . Students are assessed through homework task, every three weeks one piece of exam style homework is to be deep marked by subject teacher • Students classwork is also marked every two weeks • Students are required to self and peer assess and then improve on the work that they have completed • They are required to complete a formal assessment once every six weeks, which will assess the content and the skills which have been covered within the lessons from that half term • Key vocabulary tests • Parallel work • Assessment of both question styles. Full mock by December Year 13 • Students are assessed through homework task, every three weeks one piece of exam style homework is to be deep marked by subject teacher • Students classwork is also marked every two weeks • Students are required to self and peer assess and then improve on the work that they have completed • They are required to complete a formal assessment once every six weeks, which will assess the content and the skills which have been covered within the lessons from that half term • Key vocabulary tests • Parallel work • Assessment in October to cover Y12 content • Full mock December • NEA completed by October
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB |
History at GCSE follows the Edexcel 9-1 syllabus and the course covers a wide range of historical events and aims to build upon and extend Key Stage 3 History. The course is divided into four modular units and pupils cover two modules in Year 10 and two in Year 11. The topics covered at GCSE level are: Crime and Punishment since c.1000 to today, Henry viii and his ministers, Life in Germany between 1919 – 1939 and The Cold War. History at 'A' level follows the AQA syllabus and is designed to test pupils' historical skills and enable them to develop a more analytical approach to studying the subject, no matter what period. Topics studied are: The Tudors, Cold War Relations 1943 – 1991 and The Struggle for Equality in the USA 1865 – 1968. Studying History involves dealing with real people, working out why they did what they did. Pupils learn to judge whether what they are being told is the truth, part of the truth, or something completely untrue.
At least 5 GCSE passes (including English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher Grade 6 in GCSE History
Year 12 • . Students are assessed through homework task, every three weeks one piece of exam style homework is to be deep marked by subject teacher • Students classwork is also marked every two weeks • Students are required to self and peer assess and then improve on the work that they have completed • They are required to complete a formal assessment once every six weeks, which will assess the content and the skills which have been covered within the lessons from that half term • Key vocabulary tests • Parallel work • Assessment of both question styles. Full mock by December Year 13 • Students are assessed through homework task, every three weeks one piece of exam style homework is to be deep marked by subject teacher • Students classwork is also marked every two weeks • Students are required to self and peer assess and then improve on the work that they have completed • They are required to complete a formal assessment once every six weeks, which will assess the content and the skills which have been covered within the lessons from that half term • Key vocabulary tests • Parallel work • Assessment in October to cover Y12 content • Full mock December • NEA completed by October
