History

Course summary

History is an important and highly relevant subject. Whether on a personal, local, national or international level, our identity, values and what we hope for in the future are largely defined by what we have been in the past. The course we teach helps pupils to understand Britain’s place in the world and how past events have shaped the present. The first unit examines Britain’s actions as an imperial power and the continuing legacy of our empire. The second unit investigates the events and ideas that shaped the founding of the USA, a nation that continues to have enormous power and influence in the world today. The final part of the course examines German History, considering the key role this nation has played in modern European History.