History Academy

This enrichment dovetails with our History A Level course covering topics on Germany 1919-63, Mid to Late Tudors (Edward VI, Mary I & Elizabeth I) and Russia from Tsars to Communists, but will also consider topics beyond the syllabus. It is open to all students who would like to keep their passion for History alive, and would particularly suit year 12 and year 13 A Level History students.

Why choose this enrichment?
Students will have opportunities to extend their knowledge of the topics above and beyond the classroom, and develop crucial skills that are well regarded by employers and universities alike. In particular students will be encouraged to
• Develop their critical thinking, forming reasoned judgements on issues and defending arguments
• Develop oracy and presentation skills by taking part in debates, court room trials and Dragons Den activities around History topics
• Develop fluent extended writing skills to prepare them for exam work and beyond
• Access a wider variety of resources, from written texts and primary evidence, to podcasts and videos to develop skills of critical evaluation.
• Develop key employability skills useful to Universities and employers alike.
Students will have opportunities to grapple with some of the high level History skills, grow in confidence with exam style questions, looking in greater depth at some of the harder questions also.

How long will the enrichment last?
One year.

How much time a week will it involve?
1 hour.

What will it cost?
Nothing.

Who can sign up?
A Level History students and other students with a passion for History.

How do I sign up?
At enrolment. It is not possible to do another enrichment alongside this.