Humanities comprises three key subject areas, Geography, History and RE. At KS3 students follow bespoke curriculums for Geography, History and RE.   

 

History at KS3 has been developed using the Edexcel KS3 scheme of work as a foundation and also covers the national curriculum.  

 

For Geography we have ensured that all elements of the national curriculum are followed. 

 

RE at KS3 uses the Bolton Agreed Syllabus as its foundation but has been developed to reflect the key questions faced by the students at our school/college.  

 

At KS4 students study Geography (AQA), History (Edexcel), and RE (AQA).  All students have the option to study Geography, History and RE at KS4. Students achieve well in Humanities, and through the key links between KS3 and KS4 we will continue to challenge all students to make the best progress they can.  

 

At KS5, students currently have the option to study Geography (AQA). Students who have opted for the subjects do incredibly well in achieving the highest grades, with both subject areas scoring highly on the ALPS system for measuring progress and attainment. As a department we work with the pastoral system in the college to support our KS5 students with planning and preparing for their stages of education or work.   

 

The Humanities department is integral in supporting the college ‘Life-skills’ process, ensuring that students are provided not just with knowledge, but also the skills that they can transfer into everyday life outside of college. We review our curriculums each year, working together as a department to share best practice, but also working with colleagues from other schools to ensure that we are providing the most supportive curriculum for our students.