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History
Head of Department:
Ms A Thomas
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
Historians in Year 9 will explore Britain’s route to becoming a modern democracy, the First World War, ideological struggles of the 1920s, the Second World War, the Holocaust, the emergence of Israel in the Middle East and Britain in the 1950s and 60s.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
Although we do not teach
GCSE content in Year 9, we will explore the key skills required and introduce students to the types of questions they would likely get in the examination hall.
Information and Creative Technology
Head of Department:
Mr D Crook
Summary of Programme for Year 9:
The ICT course in Year 9 encourages students to explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills required
in digital video, audio and web design to plan, make and review information technology systems and products. Students gain an understanding of the Information Technology sector and aspects of the creative industries and develop communication, planning and team-working skills.
Does the Year 9 course include any elements of the GCSE?
We will touch on some aspects of the Level 2 BTEC course but will mainly be focusing on different topics/skills through the year.
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