Politics
Key Stage 5 Intent Statement
The Key Stage 5 curriculum for History, Politics, and Law is designed to develop students into independent, critical thinkers who can engage confidently with complex ideas, debates and source material. Building on prior knowledge and skills, each subject challenges students to analyse and evaluate evidence, construct substantiated arguments, and express informed judgements both in writing and discussion.
Through in-depth exploration of historical events, political systems and ideologies, and legal principles and institutions, students are encouraged to make meaningful connections between past and present. The curriculum also aims to equip students with the cultural capital necessary to understand and interpret the world around them, fostering a lifelong interest in society, governance and justice.
In addition, students benefit from a range of enrichment opportunities such as academic visits, speaker events and extracurricular activities, all of which support their learning and provide valuable insight into real-world applications of History, Politics, and Law.
The statement of intent for KS5 incorporates History, Politics and Law