Subject Teachers
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr K Williams | Head of History and Politics | |
| Mr C Thompson | Teacher of History and Politics | |
| Mrs Z Chapman | Teacher of History/Head of Year 10 | |
| Mr M Ostler | Head of Geography | |
| Mrs A Hallam | Teacher of Geography | |
| Miss M Gohil | Teacher of Geography | |
| Mrs F Bhana | Lead Teacher of Business/Head of Sixth Form | |
| Mrs M Bans | Head of Psychology | |
| Miss K Jerman | Head of Sociology |
| Geography Curriculum Intent Statement |
| History Curriculum Intent Statement |
| Business Curriculum Intent Statement |
| Psychology Curriculum Intent Statement |
Introduction
We collectively deliver six subjects in total, including history and geography in key stage 3; history, geography, sociology and business in key stage 4, and psychology, sociology, history, politics, geography and business in key stage 5.
Our mission is to nurture an understanding of the relationships between humans and their environment, from global to local scales and in historical as well as current settings. We aim to support students to become solution focused, considerate people with empathy for other views and situations, and a desire to be active citizens in a sustainable, caring society
In Geography, students investigate physical topics such as tectonic processes, weather and climate, and geology. They also learn about human issues related to population and settlement, development, globalisation and tourism.
In History, students will learn about life during Roman and medieval times, social, economic and political changes in the U.K from the 1500’s to the modern day, and conflicts such as WWII and Vietnam.
In Business, students investigate the decision making roles of managers, marketing, operational and financial performance, human resources, and the analysis of the strategic position of a business.
In Sociology, units of work will focus on developing an understanding of the family, education, crime and deviance, and religion.
In Psychology, students explore a wide range of topics, including methods for studying the brain, the scientific processes and data analysis techniques used in research, key issues and debates in the field, and an in-depth examination of various psychological approaches.
In all five subjects students will also develop their ability to consider different points of view, evaluate evidence, use data and research techniques, and make decisions.
KS3
All students have the opportunity to study history and geography in years 7 and 8. Students have two hours a week of history in KS3. They will develop their chronological understanding of history starting from the Norman conquest to the modern day. Students will also develop skills of analysis and evaluation. This will be done through extended writing, source evaluation and examining different interpretations of the past. Our aim is to develop students who are able to critically evaluate information and come to reasoned judgements.
In geography students learn about the formation a development of planet Earth in our solar system. They investigate the U.K. and Africa, natural systems such as glaciers and rivers, and develop their map skills. They consider the impacts of urbanisation and population change, coastal environments and weather, climate change and Asia and China. They also focus on resource management, tectonic hazards, work and industry, international development and Russia and the Middle East.
KS4
In History:
Students develop their knowledge of the past from KS3 and developed skills from KS3.
We study four topics:
- Early Elizabethan England, 1558 – 1588 (B4)
- Medicine through time, c1250 – Present day (11)
- Germany 1918 – 1939 (31)
- Super-power relations, 1945 – 1991 (p4)
In Geography:
Students study the physical environment. They will discover more about the challenge of natural hazards and the living world, physical landscapes of the United Kingdom and human interaction with them. This unit develops an understanding of the tectonic, geomorphological, biological and meteorological processes and features in different environments. It provides students with the knowledge about the need for management strategies governed by sustainability and consideration of the direct and indirect effects of human interaction with the Earth and the atmosphere.
Students also study the challenges in the human environment. This unit is concerned with human processes, systems and outcomes and how these change both spatially and temporally. They will develop an understanding of the factors that produce a diverse variety of human environments; the dynamic nature of these environments that change over time and place; the need for sustainable management; and the areas of current and future challenge and opportunity for these environments.
Students will also take part in at least 2 trips to carry our both physical and human geography based field work, and they will finish the course with study of an issue evaluation published by the exam board towards the end of March year 11.
In Business, students apply their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts. Students develop an understanding of how these contexts impact on business behaviour.
Students will apply their knowledge and understanding to business decision making including:
- the interdependent nature of business activity, influences on business, business operations, finance, marketing and human resources, and how these interdependencies underpin business decision making
- how different business contexts affect business decisions
- the use and limitation of quantitative and qualitative data in making business decisions.
The specification requires students to draw on the knowledge and understanding to:
- use business terminology to identify and explain business activity
- apply business concepts to familiar and unfamiliar contexts
- develop problem solving and decision making skills relevant to business
- investigate, analyse and evaluate business opportunities and issues
- make justified decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data including its selection, interpretation, analysis and evaluation, and the application of appropriate quantitative skills.
KS5
In KS5, history, geography, sociology, psychology and business are all offered at A-level. For further details, see the qualifications pages on the AQA exam board website. More detail on these subjects can also be found in the Sixth Form section of St. Paul’s website.
Exam Boards
All humanities subjects follow AQA specifications. For further information please see http://www.aqa.org.uk
Useful Websites and Sources of Support:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-8145 for GCSE history.
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 for GCSE geography.
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications for all humanities subjects at A-level.
https://www.tutor2u.net/ for business, geography and psychology at GCSE and A-level.
Geography Curriculum Map
History Curriculum Map
GCSE Business Curriculum Intent
