History

History is an exciting and academic discipline that nurtures curiosity, hones our thinking and promotes the development of valuable skills. The History classroom creates the environment to communicate and wrestle with historical controversy. While exploring the nature and complexity of History as something beyond that of ‘the past’, we are able to understand and appreciate the diverse world in which we live, where we have come from and where we may go. At Eastbrook school we aim to provide a curricular journey that is meaningful, memorable and relevant to our pupils. History is studied in breadth, spanning a chronological journey but also in depth through our 5 core themes. This helps us to trace change and continuity across time, account for the causes of major events and turning points, and ultimately appreciate how these moments have shaped the lives of the people at the heart of our studies.

Our aim at Eastbrook is:

To help ALL pupils to engage with History, by promoting enjoyment and enthusiasm for the subject, and supporting pupils as they draw meaning from the people and events that they study.
To provide opportunities for pupils to explore a breadth of topics, time-periods and activities, nurturing reflective and independent learners.
To develop conceptual understanding in History; helping pupils to cultivate and apply their historical thinking which prepares them for further study at GCSE, A-Level and beyond.
To develop written and verbal communication skills, helping pupils to structure and communicate their thinking through a variety of written and creative tasks.