Humanities

Pupils in Key Stage 2 are taught in broad themes for Humanities following elements taken from the International Primary Curriculum.  Topics are rotated termly and shared through Subject Themes on the school website.  As an example, ‘From A to B’ (learning: about the local community, exploring maps and travel over a wider area into different countries), the ‘Magic Toymaker’ (sort and classify different toys, find out where toys come from and how they are made) or ‘Connections’ (comparing different countries and their living conditions, including the food they eat, schooling and the clothing they wear).

Humanities in Key Stage 3 is taught as part of a carousel, combining elements of History and Geography. 

At Key Stage 4, pupils work towards accredited Entry Level WJEC qualifications, providing formal recognition of their learning. These qualifications support pupils in developing a greater understanding of the world around them and help equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to become positive, informed citizens. 

 Across both key stages, pupils are encouraged to develop curiosity, enquiry, and investigation skills that support wider learning and an understanding of global citizenship. In Geography, pupils learn about diverse places, people, resources, and natural and human environments, as well as key physical and human processes of the Earth. Topics include the diversity of the rainforest and how climate varies and changes around the world. In History, pupils explore how people’s lives have changed over time and examine some of the challenges faced by societies, including those relevant to their own lives. Topics include studying the Ancient Greeks and exploring other early civilisations.