History

Our main vision of History at Hodge Hill Girls’ school is to promote the past as a place full of interesting people, places, events and colourful stories. Our aim is to encourage an awareness of how significant history is to everyday life, to encourage passion for the study of the past and use it as a vehicle to shape our behaviour and attitudes in the modern world. The History department at Hodge Hill Girls' School recognises its responsibility to provide a high-quality education for all of its learners and encourages mutual understanding of the historic origins of Britain within a global context. The History department believes promoting and supporting British Values will help learners become confident and questioning individuals. Pupils will leave KS3 and KS4 equipped with skills and knowledge to make them successful in any future career they embark upon. 

History is a vehicle which demonstrates the need for acceptance, understanding, and co-operation between people and races and actively shows the consequences of prejudices, misunderstanding and aggression. Pupils develop a chronological overview that enables them to make connections within and across different periods and societies. They investigate Britain's relationships with the wider world, and relate past events to the present day. 
The department is committed to providing a varied learning experience through the use of a variety of teaching techniques, targeted intervention and out-of-hours learning clubs to support learners. Pupils also have ample access to our ICT suites, allowing them to carry out effective research.