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The core intent of History at The Cheadle Academy is to underpin the world around us and our position within it. Through studying history students understand how events in the past have helped to shape our local, national and international identity. Furthermore, History helps students to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time. History is relevant today because it develops a student’s ability to understand the causes and consequences of current political, economic and social events as they develop, ensuring they have the ability to engage with people of all ages in having balanced discussions. Finally, History inspires curiosity to know more about the past, and students recognise the importance of developing the skills associated with history as well as the relevance of the topics we study and how they fit into the world we live in today.
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| Mrs L Allsopp | Subject Leader | lallsopp@thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
| Mr B Harris | Teacher of History | bharris@thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
| Mrs S Halden-Evans | Teacher of History | shalden-evans@thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
| Mrs R Rowe | Teacher of History | rrowe@thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
Our curriculum goes far beyond what is taught in lessons, with a diverse range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer that include visits to the National Holocaust Centre and the First World War Battlefields, to name but a few. Students cover the period 1066 to the present day. They study it chronologically to help them understand change and continuity. A large range of breath and depth topics are covered which allow students to evaluate evidence and reach informed conclusions. The ability to assess significance is a key skill as students develop many historical skills, such as continuity and change and cause and consequence. Through this approach students are increasingly able to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, frame valid questions and create their own structured accounts. These are skills which are important in their future career and so important for their personal development.
The History department typically offer a range of trips, both day trips and residential stays. This academic year there are plans for trips to:
- - Ypres
- - London
- - Holocaust Centre
- - RAF Cosford
Homework support is offered daily at lunchtime.
KS4 Curriculum support is offered weekly after school.
