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We believe that all students have the ability to achieve, and should be encouraged to do so through an engaging curriculum which is tailored to their needs and experience.
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to reflect chronological understanding and depth of knowledge, enabling students to transition seamlessly from curiosity to comprehension and critical thinking:
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Key Stage 3 begins with patterns of migration, and tales of conquest, building an understanding of how our nation was formed. We then progress towards studying global issues, building deeper understanding of the world around us.
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Key Stage 4 follows the Edexcel GCSE History specification. Students develop analysis, discussion skills, and evidential reasoning through thematic and depth studies, supported by our bespoke revision guides.
Lessons consistently emphasize historical thinking skills using source evaluation, contextual understanding, and constructing balanced judgments.
Our approach ensures students can see how past events have shaped today’s world.
“The study and writing of history helps to keep the flame of collective conscience alive.”
Pope Francis
Grounded in our core Catholic values of Respect, Compassion, and Aspiration, our History curriculum aims to:
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Develop a strong sense of identity, by enabling students to understand their place in the world, from local history to global heritage.
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Illuminate British and global narratives to foster empathy and understanding across cultures and perspectives.
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Teach students to engage critically with sources and viewpoints, recognizing that more than one viewpoint can be both accurate and valid.
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Encourage moral reflection, as students examine the misuse of power, the impact of actions on different groups, and the enduring effects of historical events.
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Inspire aspiration by introducing remarkable historical figures, nurturing analytical skills, and supporting further study in history and related fields.
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Build academic literacy through explicit teaching of reading skills, exposure to historical fiction and non-fiction, and fostering critical, evidence-based discussion.
History at Saints Peter and Paul is a transformative subject that supports:
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Spiritual development through wonder and awe in exploring human experience across time.
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Moral formation by engaging with narratives of justice, oppression, and compassion.
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Social growth through collaborative research and respectful discussion and debate.
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Cultural awareness by understanding diversity and the interconnectedness of societies, fostering global solidarity.
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In line with Catholic Social Teaching, our curriculum invites students to reflect on human dignity, the common good, and their role in building a just and compassionate society.
CURRICULM IMPACT
We measure our History curriculum success by:
excellent outcomes
Skilled critical thinkers with advanced literacy, reasoning, and evaluative capabilities.
ETHICAL APPLICATION
Our students become informed and thoughtful citizens who understand how the past has shaped the present.
LIFELONG LEARNERS
Inspired by history, many of our students pursue further study in the subject or applying historical insights to careers in law, politics, journalism, teaching, and beyond.