KS3 Overview

The programme of study follows a chronological pattern starting with the Norman Conquest in Year 7 and progressing to the 1960s in Year 9. In Year 7 the main theme is Medieval England followed by the Tudors.  In Year 8 the topics covered are Britain and the Monarchy from 1603 – 1837, The reign of Victoria, the British Empire and Slavery and in term three, The First World War. In Year 9 the students follow a course on Twentieth Century World History including the Second World War, Black Civil Rights in the USA and the Suffragettes.  We then begin the GCSE course studying the Reigns of Richard and John 1189-1216. 

Building on KS2 and preparing for KS4…

Builds upon the pre 1066 work completed in Primary school.  

Builds upon the source analysis and writing skills from KS2. 

Access to KS4 by developing source analysis, extended writing through PETAL paragraphs and understanding how and why interpretations differ.  

KS3 Assessment

Check students work, recall and remember, use of white boards, think pair share, discussion, questioning, hot seat etc 

Adaptive teaching and many different activities to suit all learning styles  

There are 3 core assessment pieces per year at Key Stage 3.  Feedback sheets are given which include the mark scheme and written comments. . Verbal feedback is given during lessons for each assessment. Students are given time develop their knowledge and skills in response to this feedback. 

KS3 Content

Y7 Content Autumn	Historical Skills , Medieval England 1066 1485.
Y7 Content Spring	Medieval England 1066 1485.  Tudors 1485 - 1603.
Y7 Content Summer	Tudors 1485 - 1603.
Y8 Content Autumn	Stuarts and Hanoverians.
Y8 Content Spring	Victorian period and British Empire / Slavery.
Y8 Content Summer	World War I.
Y9 Content Autumn	WWII and aspects of 20th Century History.
Y9 Content Spring	Richard and John 1189-1216 GCSE course.
Y9 Content Summer	Richard and John 1189-1216 GCSE course.