At Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, our aim in History is to deliver a curriculum that equips our students with both knowledge and transferable skills, ensuring that each is explicitly developed and interwoven. We believe that the study of History should form a key part of a balanced curriculum, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning about the past.

Our curriculum allows students to develop detailed knowledge of key historical periods and events whilst building a comprehensive historical vocabulary to enhance their writing and communication skills. Students learn how to construct arguments, evaluate evidence, and understand chronology, enabling them to communicate their ideas effectively and confidently.

Our curriculum is coherent, ambitious, engaging, and relevant to the present day. It helps students to explain the world around them and to understand the events and decisions that have shaped how we live today. As a Church of England school, our curriculum is rooted in Christian teachings and values, drawing inspiration from Psalm 119:66 – “Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I trust your commands.”

We believe that our History curriculum fosters the talents and ambitions of all young people through a knowledge-based approach. We have faith in our actions and trust our judgement, safe in the knowledge that our curriculum is broad, challenging, and will holistically develop our students.