Our aim in History at Westhoughton High School is that all pupils understand their place in Britain in the 21st century and understand how history has shaped the world and current events. Budding historians are encouraged to think critically, make reasoned arguments and debate their opinions. We regard this as highly relevant learning as the past often informs the present and the future, with the skills learned in evaluation, research and interpretation having significance for students’ future learning and employment. History lessons offer all students the opportunity to develop these skills as well as building a body of knowledge about local history, the history of Britain and the wider world, which will help them make sense of the world they live in today.
In History, pupils will develop a deeper understanding of concepts such as power, rights, religion, resistance, conflict, society and empire in their study of the government, the Church and the people from Medieval England, the Tudors and Stuarts, Empire, Slavery, the Industrial Revolution, World War 1, inter-war dictators, World War 2, the Holocaust and Civil Rights in the 20th Century. Our curriculum is developed to bring to life engaging topics from the past to understand the lessons learnt throughout history and the impact on the world, and society, we live in today.
Our students will study key events, organisations and people in history through key disciplinary skills such as cause and consequence, significance, change and continuity, similarity and difference in the acquisition of this historical knowledge.
Please see parental overview of the course in KS3 and KS4 below.
Links for Support/Help at Home
- Use of student resources located within WHS SharePoint for students
- Further research of periods covered
- Museum Visits (local or national)
- Home construction of key historical moments within Middle Ages
- Documentary viewing or additional field research
- Key Terminology discussion of meaning at home
- Encouragement to join extra-curricular opportunities in History
