"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."

^{Winston Churchill}

If you’ve ever wondered why the world is the way it is today, History is the subject for you. The study of history is relevant to all of us. It is important to study the past, as everything which is happening around us has been influenced by, and is a direct result of, that which preceeded it. History can help us to answer many questions about the world we live in.

At The Hayfield School we encourage our students to become open-minded independent thinkers and disciplined problem solvers. Students will learn how to communicate effectively using the written word; how to weigh up evidence before making decisions; how to be analytical and critical when considering information presented to them and how to understand why humans behaved as they did and might again. They also learn the art of oral debate, public speaking and presentation. History equips students with transferable skills that are highly prized by a range of employers. Graduates go on to careers in teaching, government, financial services, arts and media, marketing and consultancy, tourism, retail, manufacturing and engineering, law, libraries, archives and museums, voluntary and social services, IT and communications, the police and armed forces.

Useful Links & Revision Pointers

• http://www.aqa.org.uk/
• https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education
• http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/
• Secondary History clips - YouTube

Further information about courses, assessment requirements and specifications, plus materials for students such as past papers and mark schemes can be found on the AQA website.

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In recent years, students have enjoyed visits to York, Durham Cathedral, Richmond Castle, Scarborough Castle, The Royal Armouries  and the WW1 battlefields in France and Belgium.