The aims of the history syllabus are to:

1. Stimulate the interest and enthusiasm about the past
2. Promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of human activity in the past
3. Ensure candidates' knowledge is rooted in the understanding of the nature and use of historical evidence
4. Promote an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, continuity and change, similarity and difference
5. Provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interest
6. Encourage international understanding
7. Encourage the development of linguistic and communication skills.

Overview of Syllabus

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Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9)