History fires pupils' curiosity and imagination, moving and inspiring them with the dilemmas, choices and beliefs of people in the past.  It helps pupils develop their own identities through an understanding of history at personal, local, national and international levels.  It helps them to ask and answer questions of the present by engaging with the past.

Pupils find out about the history of their community, Britain, Europe and the world. They develop a chronological overview that enables them to make connections within and across different periods and societies.  They investigate Britain's relationships with the wider world, and relate past events to the present day.

As they develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, pupils ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and learn to substantiate any arguments and judgements they make.  They appreciate why they are learning what they are learning and can debate its significance.

History prepares pupils for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and developing an ability to take part in a democratic society.  It encourages mutual understanding of the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity and helps pupils become confident and questioning individuals.

History at King´s College, Murcia

Learners have two lessons of History a week from Year 7 to Year 9. Studying history has many important benefits and should be fun and exciting. It helps develop personal skills such as communicating ideas, asking questions, processing information, expressing opinions and looking beyond headlines. Learners discover how the world evolved and how people and events shaped the world as we know it today.

We use the ‘History in Progress’ series of books which covers historic events involving the British Isles from 1066 to present day. These books provide a range of differentiated learning activities designed to get the best out of learners at all levels. We also make use of ICT, historical video footage and documentaries and interactive whiteboards. Lessons are designed to be exciting and fun with the aim of getting the learners to want to know more about the past. Learners are fully prepared to continue on with the IGCSE in History should they wish to.