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Humanities

At The Haven, our Humanities curriculum gives young people the opportunity to explore the world around them, understand the past and develop a greater sense of their place within society.

In Key Stages 3 and 4, pupils follow a broad Humanities pathway incorporating Geography, History and Religious Education (RE). Our curriculum is designed to develop knowledge, skills and confidence while providing pupils with opportunities to explore people, places, cultures, beliefs and events that have shaped our world. Where appropriate, pupils are supported to develop the knowledge and skills needed for future GCSE study in History and Geography.

Enriching learning beyond the classroom

Humanities plays an important role in enriching the educational experiences of our young people. We want pupils to see that learning is not simply something that happens in a classroom or from a textbook, but something that helps them understand the world they live in.

Our curriculum provides opportunities to explore different cultures and communities, significant historical events, local heritage, different beliefs and the physical and human environments around us. For example, pupils study India through its physical and human geography, history and culture, while challenging misconceptions and developing a more nuanced understanding of life in another country.

Pupils also explore London as a capital city, considering its history, growth and the opportunities and challenges associated with living in a major urban area. History topics include the Romans and Medieval Britain, allowing pupils to develop their understanding of chronology and the use of historical sources.

Where possible, we connect learning to pupils’ own community and experiences. Our Local Area Investigation enables pupils to explore the history and geography of Stafford, including the impact of the Normans, changes to the local area, map skills and the Battle of Hopton Heath. Pupils also have opportunities to visit places such as Stafford Castle, bringing classroom learning to life through first-hand experiences.

RE provides further opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding of beliefs, values and different ways of seeing the world. Pupils are introduced to Christianity and explore aspects of Christian worship, including places of worship, artefacts, music, prayer and service.

Building knowledge, confidence and curiosity

Our Humanities curriculum is particularly valuable for our pupils because it provides structured opportunities to ask questions, explore different perspectives, discuss ideas, challenge misconceptions and make connections between the past and the world around them.

Through Humanities, pupils develop important skills including enquiry, research, interpreting information, using evidence, chronology, geographical skills, communication and discussion. We want pupils to become increasingly confident in expressing their ideas and developing their own understanding of complex issues.

Above all, Humanities helps our young people to broaden their horizons. It encourages them to be curious about the world, understand different experiences and perspectives, appreciate their local and national heritage and develop the knowledge and confidence they need to participate successfully in the wider world.