Humanities at Newhaven School
Humanities are the study of human culture. For this reason, humanities’ courses vary widely in scope and are available at both KS3 and KS4.
Newhaven offers students valuable opportunities to learn not only about themselves and their local communities but to develop an understanding of the world around them and how we all fit in to one global community.
Humanities allow students to not only understand their current experiences in the world but to also understand how the past has shaped us today and how our actions will shape the world in the future
What we learn – Key Stage 3 Curriculum: Humanities
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Making a Start, choosing a topic | Smart Reading | Research methodologies: sourcing, and recording information | Referencing, Not Plagiarising | Qualitative and Quantitative research. | Analysing researched data |
| Year 13 | Presentation of Data | Independent working, working to deadlines | Engaging with Visual Culture | Evaluation skills | Report-Writing With critical analysis | Formal Presentation Skills |
What we learn – Key Stage 3 Curriculum: RSHE
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Who Rules? | Weather and Climate | Here come the Tudors | What is Geography? My world- putting Greenwich on the map | Cromwell | Kenya -Contrast of cultures between Britain (MEDC) and Kenya (LEDC) |
| Year 8 | Who Rules? | Weather and Climate | Here come the Tudors | What is Geography? My world- putting Greenwich on the map | Cromwell | Kenya -Contrast of cultures between Britain (MEDC) and Kenya (LEDC) |
| Year 9 | A changing nation | Population and Migration | Conflict in the 20th Century- WW2 | Violent Earth | The Post War World | Russia- Physical and Human Geography |
What we learn – Key Stage 4 Curriculum: Health and Social Care
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Families | Families | Respectful relationships, including friendships | Online and Media | Being Safe | Physical health and fitness |
| Year 8 | Families | Families | Respectful relationships, including friendships | Online and Media | Being Safe | Physical health and fitness |
| Year 9 | Families | Families | Respectful relationships | Online and Media | Being Safe | Intimate and sexual relationships |
What we learn – Key Stage 4 Curriculum: R.E
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Exploring the core values that underpins current practice in health and social care | Exploring the core values that underpins current practice in health and social care | Investigating ways of empowering individuals who use health and social care services | Investigating ways of empowering individuals who use health and social care services | Investigating the rights of individuals using health and social care services | Examining the responsibilities of employers and employees |
| Year 11 | Exploring human growth development across life stages | Investigating factors that affect human growth and development | Investigating different forms of communication | Investigating barriers to communication in health and social care | Demonstrating how to communicate effectively in health and social care |
What we learn – Key Stage 4 Curriculum: PSE Award
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Basic Beliefs (Christianity) | Basic Beliefs (Islam) | Living the Religious Life (Christianity) | Matters of Life and Death (Christianity) | Marriage and the Family (Christianity) | Living the religious Life (Islam) |
| Year 11 | Crime and Punishment (Islam) | Crime and Punishment (Islam) | Peace and Conflict (Islam) | Revision | Revision and Exam |
What students say
Health and social care is a great subject but very demanding in terms of workload.
I have loved learning about working life and feel more prepared.
What can I do with Humanities?
Humanities subjects open many doors to a variety of different post 16, higher education and future careers. Below are some examples of the courses we offer and the opportunities they could lead to.
Health and social care Level 2
This could lead to post 16 opportunities studying level 3 health and social care. A degree and career in nursing, midwifery or social work.
Religious Studies
A Level RS as well as a degree in Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. RS can be a valuable qualification for almost any career path.
