Welcome to the History Department
Remember the days of old. Consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders and they will explain to you.Deuteronomy 32:7 |
Christian Vision and Values
The History Department is committed to embedding Christian values throughout the curriculum, rooted in the scripture above. This verse reminds us that the story of humanity is shaped by God's guidance, and we have a responsibility to study the past with integrity, seeking truth and understanding in the lives of those who come before us.
While all schools values are reflected in our historical studies, we place particular emphasis on humility, respect, and justice. Through these values, students learn to appreciate the diverse experiences and struggles of people across time, fostering a sense of empathy and moral responsibility as they navigate their place in the modern world.
History Curriculum Intent
History at Balshaw’s aims to bring students into a rich dialogue with the past and the traditions of historical enquiry. The past and changing accounts of the past have shaped the identities of diverse people, groups and nations. Through the study of History, students come to understand their place in the world, and in the long story of human development. The study of History challenges students to make sense of the striking similarities and vast differences in human experiences across time and place. Moreover, we aim to equip students with the knowledge of how historians and others construct accounts about the past, building on and challenging or refining the work of others. Students learn how argument and debate can be underpinned by shared principles of enquiry, and how this can drive and test new knowledge and insight about shared pasts.
History Curriculum Implementation
GCSE Revision
To succeed and achieve your full potential in AQA History GCSE, students should establish an independent study routine to master our four key units: Health and the People, Conflict and Tension 1894-1918, Elizabethan England, and America 1920-1973. To support this, we provide access to GCSE Pod and a knowledge organiser with a revision checklist for each topic. Students should use these to build revision resources and regularly self-test their subject knowledge.
History Department Staff
If you want to speak to a member of the History department, these are the members of the department
Curriculum Leader: Mr J Davison
- Mr L Matthews
- Mr J Morgan
- Mr G Potter
- Mr S Riley (Head of Farington)
Extra-curricular Opportunities in History
- Year 7 Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey Trip - July 2025
- Year 9 and 10 students - Battlefields Trip - July 2025