History Curriculum Overview 

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree with no roots” – Marcus Garvy

Being part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious and enjoyable through knowledge and skills developed throughout their time at Bristnall Hall. It is inclusive and knowledge rich and it is broad in terms of coverage and (at least) encompassing the breadth of the 2014 English National Curriculum. We ensure it meets the needs of our students and helps to develop character, personal pride and the highest moral standards.

In Humanities and Social Sciences, we aim to create global citizens equipped to make independent judgments, who are aware of the past, present, people and future of the world around them. Through questioning, investigation and critical thinking, BHA learners are discovering their place in the world, as well as their own values and their responsibilities. The curriculum focuses on developing knowledge and skills which will give learners a firm foundation for their further study and later life. Furthermore, it allows all learners to have the best possible chance to feel confident in their own abilities and build on previous learning.

In History, learners explore the past through learning about past groups of people and how they lived in time both in Britain and around the world. There is a focus on practising and applying key skills such as causation, consequence, significance, interpretation and change and continuity. Learners are encouraged to work individually and as part of a team to analyse historical sources of information from the past. Learners learn how to evaluate the usefulness of information through its nature, origin and purpose. We want learners to gain knowledge and skills, not just through experiences in the classroom, but also with the use of educational visits. Learners will understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups. Through this we encourage learners to reflect on their own identity and the challenges of their time in and beyond modern Britain.

Teaching Staff 

  • Miss N Griffiths
  • Mr T Bilanli
  • Mr J Gregory
  • Miss E Joyce
  • Mr M Chowdhury

Useful websites/resources for students and parents 

Useful Documents 

History Curriculum Overview

History Curriculum Topic Intent