Ancient History

Ancient History at Key Stage 4 aims to create knowledgeable, engaged and resilient learners; students who are equipped with a historical understanding and skill set that allows them to develop and succeed beyond their own lived experiences.

Further details of the curriculum can be found in the documents downloadable from the bottom of this page.

Within the GCSE, students will study topics that push far beyond a British sphere of thinking and will challenge the students to always consider the relevance and significance of cultures and areas beyond a traditional, northern European narrative of History.

Carefully selected optional units will allow students to study key figures from Ancient History, albeit in very new lights, and balanced source analysis will develop a deeper, more knowledgeable understanding of the ancient past and the intricacies of the world these characters inhabit.

This allows students to develop into respectful historians who understand the value and importance in the lived experiences of different ethnicities and cultures. Students are expected to come to class ready to learn and work collaboratively with others; but also, to take full responsibility for their own learning and revision outside of the classroom.