History

At Harefield School, our History curriculum aims to enable students to understand the world around them, by providing a chronological knowledge of the events from the past.  We are committed to enable our learners to understand the key factors that cause change over time, the consequences of change and evaluate the significance of events, through the lens of British and world History.  Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate a range of sources and interpretations from the past  to develop their knowledge and allow them to understand different interpretations of history and apply that knowledge to their judgments.  Students will look at the factors causing change within various topics throughout their History curriculum, including power and control, religion, science and technology, economic changes and key individuals, showing the significance of these factors when they analyse change over time.

Key Aims of History At Harefield School:

• To provide students with a chronological understanding of historical events, fostering a contextual awareness of the world around them.
• To enable learners to identify and evaluate the key factors that drive change over time, and to assess the consequences of those changes.
• To emphasise the significance of both British and world history, encouraging a comprehensive perspective on historical narratives.
• To promote critical evaluation of diverse sources and interpretations, enhancing students’ analytical skills
• To explore pivotal themes, such as power and conflict, religion, science and technology, individuals and economic changes, to illustrate the interconnectedness of historical factors