‘‘I have always had a passion for History and after beginning at Walton High at Post 16 I can honestly say that my interest for the subject has only increased. The History department have succeeded in making their lessons enjoyable while also offering the challenge and support that is need for the A Level experience’
‘A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.’
Robert Heinlein
FAQs
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No. You will be made a provisional offer of campus at the time you are offered a place. Please see pg. 8 of the Prospectus Part 1: Information, Advice and Guidance for the full explanation of this.
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Yes. You will continue to work with sources, interpretations and will continue to need to deploy evidence effectively so as to form substantiated historical judgements.
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At A Level you have to cover a mix of British and non-British History. You also have to meet the national 200 year rule so that there is a 200 year spread of time to the history that you study. The History team at Walton High have a number of passionate subject specialists who will each lead on the delivery of 1 or more units to ensure you receive the highest quality provision.
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The NEA is launched at the end of Year 12 with a series of taught lessons that explain the assessment objectives and the timeframe for the different phases of the process. At this time you are given a lot of help to come up with an enquiry question, gather resources and start drafting your proposal. In the Autumn term of Year 13 the process continues and questions are submitted to the exam board for approval. After this research, drafting and redrafting of the essay is undertaken and at this stage you need to work independently.