Young people in the twenty-first century are bombarded by information, with traditional media outlets competing with the range of diverse commentary on social media. It has become difficult to separate fact from fiction in this ‘information age’. Therefore, as a History student at NHEHS you will be taught to read with a critical eye; using analytical and evaluative skills to uncover bias and get to the crux of an issue. A level of History offers a real opportunity to study major themes and issues over extended periods as well as look in depth at more detailed events. The overarching theme of the course is ‘The Making of Modern Europe, 1774–1997.’ Within this period, we are teaching units on the ‘French Revolution and Napoleon 1774–1815’, ‘Russia and its rulers 1855–1964’, and ‘Churchill and Britain 1930–1997’. You will also write a Topic Essay, the independent coursework module. You will have the opportunity to play a role in the school’s History societies, which organise a variety of events. We host a range of speakers in a usual year, and during the pandemic, we have organised a range of video lectures including links with our partnership school in Pennsylvania. There is also a regular History Masterclass which encourages students to deliver their presentations on topics of interest to them. The best History students are curious, self-motivated and independent learners. You will discover that History is more than just writing essays: you will need to use a range of skills and will experience a wide variety of learning activities in lessons. If discussion, analytical writing and developing ideas and arguments appeal to you, and you are willing to commit yourself to independent reading and research, then History could be the subject for you.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
Young people in the twenty-first century are bombarded by information, with traditional media outlets competing with the range of diverse commentary on social media. It has become difficult to separate fact from fiction in this ‘information age’. Therefore, as a History student at NHEHS you will be taught to read with a critical eye; using analytical and evaluative skills to uncover bias and get to the crux of an issue. A level of History offers a real opportunity to study major themes and issues over extended periods as well as look in depth at more detailed events. The overarching theme of the course is ‘The Making of Modern Europe, 1774–1997.’ Within this period, we are teaching units on the ‘French Revolution and Napoleon 1774–1815’, ‘Russia and its rulers 1855–1964’, and ‘Churchill and Britain 1930–1997’. You will also write a Topic Essay, the independent coursework module. You will have the opportunity to play a role in the school’s History societies, which organise a variety of events. We host a range of speakers in a usual year, and during the pandemic, we have organised a range of video lectures including links with our partnership school in Pennsylvania. There is also a regular History Masterclass which encourages students to deliver their presentations on topics of interest to them. The best History students are curious, self-motivated and independent learners. You will discover that History is more than just writing essays: you will need to use a range of skills and will experience a wide variety of learning activities in lessons. If discussion, analytical writing and developing ideas and arguments appeal to you, and you are willing to commit yourself to independent reading and research, then History could be the subject for you.