Humanities

Intent 

Pupils will develop understanding and awareness of the world around them today and in the past. They will learn about people in their communities and other communities around the world, and how world events shaped history.

Implementation  

As pupils progress through into Hills and Rivers, pupils have the opportunity explore their interest in Humanities through Pathway lessons, and work towards gaining a vocational qualification. Qualifications for this subject include, WJEC LEVEL 1/Entry 2/3 in Humanities and ASDAN Personal Progress.

Humanities courses aims to develop pupils’ sense of place, both locally and globally as well as an understanding of the Geographical concepts of physical and human processes which shape our world.

Impact

  • Supports building pupils' self-esteem and self-worth

  • Pupils develop confidence and self-belief 

  • Pupils gain a qualification

  • Pupils develop their prior knowledge in this subject

  • Appreciation of how history has shaped how they live now

  • Enhance pupils’ awareness of the wider world

  • Pupils learn about people in their communities and other communities around the world