Year 12 Students will study the Early Stuarts from 1603-1660. They will focus on the problems caused by religious divisions and the tensions between the Crown and Parliament. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed through the writing of essays and the critical evaluation of primary source material. Students will also study America 1803-90 focusing on the way westward expansion the and Civil War helped to forge the American nation. Year 13 Students will consolidate their understanding of the Early Stuarts whilst also completing a piece of independent research and writing a 3,000-4,000 word essay for their coursework. Students will also study the development of Civil Rights in the USA from 1865-1992. They will explore change and continuity in the experience of African Americans, Native Americans, Women, and Trade Union and Labour Rights.
GCSE at Grade 5 or above in both maths and English. Grade 6 or above in history.
Three written examinations at the end of Year 13. Early Stuarts (25%). America 1803-90 (15%). Civil Rights in the USA (40%). Coursework (20%). Assessment in examinations is through a mixture of essay questions, analysis of primary sources, and evaluation of historical interpretations.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
Year 12 Students will study the Early Stuarts from 1603-1660. They will focus on the problems caused by religious divisions and the tensions between the Crown and Parliament. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed through the writing of essays and the critical evaluation of primary source material. Students will also study America 1803-90 focusing on the way westward expansion the and Civil War helped to forge the American nation. Year 13 Students will consolidate their understanding of the Early Stuarts whilst also completing a piece of independent research and writing a 3,000-4,000 word essay for their coursework. Students will also study the development of Civil Rights in the USA from 1865-1992. They will explore change and continuity in the experience of African Americans, Native Americans, Women, and Trade Union and Labour Rights.
GCSE at Grade 5 or above in both maths and English. Grade 6 or above in history.
Three written examinations at the end of Year 13. Early Stuarts (25%). America 1803-90 (15%). Civil Rights in the USA (40%). Coursework (20%). Assessment in examinations is through a mixture of essay questions, analysis of primary sources, and evaluation of historical interpretations.